Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

18.130.057 Building Permits, Site Development Permits and Land Disturbance Permits -- Closure.

1. A.
   Closure of a building permit shall be completed in accordance with the provisions of Title 16 of this Code. In cases where there is not a separate land disturbance permit or site development permit issued for a particular site, a final certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the site has been permanently stabilized and all temporary erosion and sediment control BMP’s are removed, and all drainage and grading is found to be in compliance with this Code.
2. B.
   Closure of a site development permit shall be completed by obtaining a satisfactory final inspection and issuance of a certificate of compliance or certificate of occupancy by the Codes Administrator. In cases where there is not a separate land disturbance permit issued for a particular site, a certificate of compliance shall not be issued until the site has been permanently stabilized, all temporary erosion and sediment control BMP’s are removed, and all drainage and grading has been found to be in compliance with this Code.
3. C.
   Closure of a land disturbance permit or site development permit is independent of closure of other permits. If a site has been partially stabilized, a land disturbance permit can be closed upon issuance of a subsequent land disturbance permit covering remaining unstabilized areas. Closure of a land disturbance permit or site development permit shall be completed by obtaining a satisfactory final inspection and issuance of a certificate of compliance. Timing of final inspections for land disturbance permits shall conform with the following:

   1. 1.
      For single-family or two-family construction only, where the permit holder seeks closure of the entire site subject to the permit, a final inspection can be completed when all housing units have received final certificates of occupancy, or when all of the following have occurred;

      1. a.
         The Land Disturbance Permit for the overall development has been in place at least three (3) years.
      2. b.
         All areas not covered by buildings, pavement, or other permanent structures have final stabilization in place in accordance with the City’s erosion and sediment control specifications.
      3. c.
         The rate of home construction for the previous two years disturbs less than one (1) acre per year or less than one (1) acre of land remains to be developed.
      4. d.
         All temporary erosion and sediment control devices serving more than one (1) lot are no longer needed and have been removed.

In cases where a Land Disturbance Permit has been closed based upon satisfaction of items a-d above, and the rate of home construction exceeds one (1) acre per year, a new land disturbance permit for all vacant lots shall be required. Failure to obtain a new land disturbance permit shall be a violation of 16.200 of the Municipal Code.

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   2. 2.
      For development other than single-family or two-family residential development, a final inspection can occur when all temporary erosion and sediment control BMP’s serving more than one lot are no longer needed and are removed.
   3. 3.
      For single-family or two-family multiple lot permits; the land disturbance or site development permitee is not responsible for activities that occur on an individual lot after all dwellings on the lot have received a Certificate of Occupancy. Individual lots must pass a final erosion and sediment control inspection prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy and release from the general development land disturbance permit.

4. D.
   Certification for permanent stormwater treatment facilities required by 16.210: Prior to closing a permit of any kind that includes permanent stormwater treatment facilities, written certification that the facilities are constructed in accordance with the approved plans shall be submitted. The certification must be prepared by the designer or others approved by the Director. Alternately, Section 16.210.080 has specific provisions that allow construction of some stormwater treatment facilities to be delayed.

(History: Ord. ZRR-2838 §1, 2009; ZRR-2675 §2, 2008; ZRR-2564 §8, 2005; ZRR-2420 §15, 2003)

Effective on: 1/1/1901