Chapter 17.51 KARST TOPOGRAPHY REGULATIONS
Section 17.51.030 Regulations against altering sinkholes.
The filling, grading or excavation of sinkholes is prohibited
unless an erosion control site plan
is approved by the city engineer. The erosion control site plan is to be submitted to the county
soil and water conservation district (SWCD) for the county in which the sinkhole is located. The
SWCD will review the submitted plan and make recommendations to the city engineer. The city
engineer will either approve or disapprove the plan and if disapproved, will state in writing the
reasons for disapproval and what is required in order to obtain plan approval. (Ord. 1872 § 2
(part), 2000)
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