2009-07-24_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M2009076 (2)

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Clear Creek County Site Development Department Permit Procedures and Requirements For an Excavation Permit. An excavation that is less than 2 feet (610 mm) in depth, does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet (1524 mm) in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical in 11/2 units horizontal (66.7% slope) and does not exceed 50 cubic yards, is exempt from this permit. A fill less than 3 feet (914 mm) in depth, not intended to support structures, that does not exceed 50 cubic yards (38.3m3) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course is also exempt from this permit. Except where exempted, no person shall do any excavating without first obtaining an excavation permit from the Site Development Department. Excavation and/or fill involving less than 2,500 cubic yards (1912 m3) and/or 20,000 square feet will not require a Colorado Licensed Engineer's designed plan, unless the Site Development Inspector determines that special conditions or unusual hazards exist, in which case any excavation and/or fill must conform to the requirements of R-0 1-94 section 3, part 3.4. The submittals required for this type of permit are as follows: • Completed zoning disclosure form • Completed landowner authorization form (if applicable) • Completed application • Scaled Site Plan showing the following detail: • The nature and extent of the work proposed with reasonable accuracy • Property lines and property corners • The location of any buildings within 15ft of the proposed excavation • Temporary and permanent erosion control devices, and revegetation plans Excavation involving more than 2,500 cubic yards (1912 m3) and/or 20,000 square feet will conform to the requirements of R-99-124 section 3, part 3.4. The submittals required for this type of permit are as follows: • Completed zoning disclosure form • Completed landowner authorization form (if applicable) • Completed application • Scaled site plan • Two sets of plans and specifications with supporting data consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology report, and the plans need to show the following detail: • General vicinity of the proposed site • Property lines and property corners • Grading and drainage plan showing existing contours and finish contours at 5 feet intervals, limiting dimensions, drainage channels and existing water courses Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work. Also, a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains