03-20-2017 Planning Commission Packet

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3/14/2017 Orono,MN Code of Ordinances (b) Such grading and earth movement shall be subject to approval by the building inspector at the time of issuance of a building permit, provided that a plan showing proper drainage and protection of adjoining property has been submitted. Where such earth movement is not being performed in conjunction with a building permit, a separate land alteration permit shall be required. Any unusual land alterations, including earth filling, removal or grading, proposed by a builder shall be subject to a conditional use permit as provided for in this chapter. The following land alterations shall be considered as unusual land alterations: (1) All excavations for foundations in excess of 12 feet average depth if any amount of the excess material removed below 12 feet depth is to be stockpiled on the site. (2) Any additional fill brought on site in excess of 500 cubic yards, except for fill required to raise grade for adequate frost footing protection, the intent being that structures shall not be artificially raised above the preexisting surrounding topography. (3) Grading or alterations that would propose any changes in elevations within five feet of adjacent residential lot lines except for drainage swales and ditches. (c) The building inspector shall have the authority to refer any requests for land alteration permits to the city council for review and approval in instances where the land alteration appears to potentially create negative impacts or be not in keeping with the goals and policies of the community management plan. (Code 1984, § 10.03(21); Ord. No. 163 2nd series, § 2, 12-8-1997; Ord. No. 171 2nd series, § 1, 4-4-1998; Ord. No. 133 3rd series, § 1, 1-26-2015) Sec. 78-968. - Permit. An application for a conditional use permit shall be accompanied by a drawing made by a registered surveyor or other competent person showing the location of the proposed excavation or storage and shall state the amount of material which is to be removed, excavated or stored, filled or graded, and such other information as the council may require. Applications shall be filed with the city administrator and shall be accompanied by a deposit to be determined by the city, which will be used to offset the cost of processing the application. Any unused portion will be refunded to the applicant. (Code 1984, § 10.03(20)) Sec. 78-969. - Permit for riprap. (a) Riprap defined. Riprap is rock placed at water level of a lakeshore to prevent erosion of shoreline by water action. (b) Required.The requirements of section 78-966 are not intended to govern the normal and customary riprap of lakeshore property. It is unlawful for any person to riprap lakeshore property within the limits of the city without a permit issued by the city engineer. Any unusual riprap shall be referred by the city engineer to the planning commission and the council for action in accordance with this chapter. https://www.municode.com/library/mn/orono/codes/code of ordinances?nodeld=TITVILAUS_CH78ZORE ARTVCOUS 8/9