16.10.050 Clearing, Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Pollution Prevention Inspections.
A. General Inspections.
1. All clearing, grading, erosion and sediment control (ESC), and pollution prevention controls that require a permit shall be inspected by the City to ensure compliance with the permit:
a. The permit holder shall request an inspection 48 hours prior to the desired inspection time and date.
b. Whenever clearing and grading, ESC, and pollution prevention work requiring City inspection is concealed by additional work without first having been inspected, the City may require that such work be exposed for inspection by the City.
B. Inspection of Rough Grade.
1. At the discretion of the City, a rough grade inspection may be required. All rough clearing and grading shall be completed in accordance with the permit.
2. A copy of the soils report (if required) and certification of sub-base requirements shall be submitted to the City prior to any foundation inspections or prior to issuance of certificate of final clearing/grading approval.
C. Final Clearing and Grading and Erosion and Sediment Control and Pollution Prevention Inspections.
1. All required clearing and grading and ESC and pollution prevention control work shall be completed in accordance with the permit prior to final clearing and grading, ESC control and pollution prevention inspections by the City and issuance of final approvals.
2. Where the conditions of a permit include the establishment of vegetation or other final site clearing and grading or ESC control work that extends beyond the expiration of the permit, the City shall make a post-clearing and grading or ESC and pollution prevention control inspection within six months of permit expiration or as required by the permit before final approval. [Ord. NS-2176, 2012]