§ 7-35. Applications for earth work permits.

(a)

An application for an earth work permit shall be processed in accordance with the same procedures specified in the City Code relating to interim use permits except that earth work of more than 50 cubic yards of material but less than 1,000 cubic yards of material in a 12-month period may be approved administratively.

(b)

An application for a permit shall contain:

(1)

The name and address of the operator and owner of the land, together with proof of ownership. If the operator and owner are different, both must sign the application.

(2)

The correct legal description of the property where the activity is proposed to occur.

(3)

A certified abstract listing the names of all landowners owning property within 500 feet of the boundary of the property described above.

(4)

Specifications of the following, using appropriate maps, photographs and surveys:

a.

Proposed grading plan.

b.

Proposed stockpile sites.

c.

The physical relationship of the proposed designated site to the community and existing development.

d.

Site topography and natural features including location of watercourses and waterbodies.

e.

The description and quantity of material to be excavated.

f.

The depth of water tables throughout the area.

g.

The location and depth of wells and buried garbage, water and fill.

(5)

The purpose of the operation.

(6)

The estimated time required to complete the operation.

(7)

Hours and months of operation.

(8)

A tree survey indicating the location and type of all trees over six inches in caliper. In a heavily wooded area only the boundaries of the tree areas must be indicated on the survey.

(9)

An end use landscape plan and interim screening plan for the operation period.

(10)

The plan of operation, including processing, nature of the processing and equipment, location of the plant source of water, disposal of water and reuse of water.

(11)

Travel routes to and from the site and the number and type of trucks that will be used.

(12)

Plans for drainage, erosion and sediment control and dust control.

(13)

A restoration plan providing for the orderly and continuing restoration of all disturbed land to a condition equal to or better than that which existed prior to the earth work. Such plan shall illustrate, using photographs, maps and surveys where appropriate, the following:

a.

The contour of the land prior to excavation and proposed contours after completion of excavation and after completion of restoration.

b.

Those areas of the site to be used for storage of topsoil and overburden.

c.

A schedule setting forth the timetable for excavation of land lying within the extraction facility.

d.

The grade of all slopes after restoration, based upon proposed land uses, and description of the type and quantity of plantings where revegetation is to be conducted.

e.

The criteria and standards to be used to achieve final restoration as well as intermittent stabilization.

(14)

A statement identifying the applicant's program to insure compliance with the permit conditions, method of response to complaints and resolving conflicts that may arise as a result of complaints.

(15)

Unless exempt under Minnesota Rules, an environmental assessment worksheet, if required by the city.

(16)

A wetland alteration permit, if required by the City Code, which shall be processed concurrently with the excavation permit application.

(17)

Other information required by the city.

(c)

Applicants for earth work permits involving less than 1,000 cubic yards of material must only furnish the information specified in subsections (b)(1), (2), (4)a., (5), (6), (7), (8), (12), (13), (16) and (17).

(Ord. No. 128, § 1, 5-14-90; Ord. No. 441, § 4, 2-12-07)