15.24.060 Classification of clearing, grading and stormwater management construction activities.
A. A clearing, grading and stormwater management permit may be considered as a component of a building permit or other permit, rather than as a separate permit, if City-approved drawings for such activities are included under the other permit.
B. The Director shall specify what submittal and application materials are required for a complete application, including the type of submittals, the required level of detail, the minimum qualifications of preparers of technical documents, and the number of copies that must be submitted.
C. Clearing, grading and stormwater management activities are classified based on type, location and timing of development activity proposed. Table 1 outlines the classifications for clearing, grading and stormwater management activities and briefly reviews processing. Other City processes, approvals and permits may also be required for projects. The Director may adjust classifications and permit processing steps for proposed projects which are shown to be in multiple classifications or are otherwise not appropriately classified under the criteria shown in Table 1 and may adjust processing steps and fees as appropriate.
D. Project Classification and Processing Table.
Project Classification |
Typical Type of |
City Permit Which Allows Clearing, Grading and Stormwater Management Construction* |
Summary of Permit Process for Clearing, Grading and Stormwater Management Construction |
---|---|---|---|
Building Projects |
Single-family, duplex construction, commercial, industrial and multifamily construction, additions |
Building Permit |
Clearing, grading and stormwater management activities are reviewed in conjunction with the Building Permit plans. Single-family and duplexes are reviewed by the Construction and Building Divisions, all other projects are reviewed by the Development Services Division |
Development Projects |
Subdivision, utility construction outside City right-of-way |
Approved Civil Drawings |
Clearing, grading and stormwater management activities are reviewed by the Development Services Division as all or part of the site improvement plans |
Right-of-Way Projects |
Construction activities all or partly within the City right-of-way |
Street Use Permit |
Clearing, grading and stormwater management activities are reviewed by the Development Services Division as part of the project |
Rough Grading Projects |
Clearing and/or grading of a site before all final approvals of the entire project |
Rough Grading Permit |
Clearing and grading activities are reviewed by the Development Services Division prior to other site improvements plans. Special conditions shall be met for issuance of Rough Grading plans (see RMC 15.24.070). |
Clearing and Grading Projects |
Clearing and Grading only projects including landscaping project (see RMC 15.24.050 for the minimum thresholds that trigger a clearing and grading permit) |
Clearing and Grading Permit |
Clearing and grading activities are reviewed by the Development Services Division. |
*Construction is allowed only when approved plans for clearing, grading and stormwater management construction are issued with the appropriate permit listed in the table.
(Ord. 3081 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2860 § 3 (part), 2016: Ord. 2532 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 2218 § 1, 2004).