9-1A-85: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, SECTION J103.2, EXEMPTIONS:

      1.   Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.

      2.   Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.

      3.   Cemetery graves.

      4.   Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.

      5.   Excavations for wells or trenches for utilities.

      6.   Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stress upon the soil of adjoining properties.

      7.   Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.

      8.   Fills not intended to support structures.

      9.   Fills less than one (1) foot in depth.

   Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other law or ordinance of this jurisdiction.

(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)