§ 58-32. Exemptions.

The following activities shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under this article:

(1)

Installation of mailboxes, except mailboxes constructed of masonry or similar material or by methods more elaborate than a single post.

(2)

Installation of sod or grass seed, or top dressing of lawns.

(3)

Initial installation of utilities located in new subdivisions pursuant to a development order.

(4)

Initial installation of utilities associated with a commercial site development plan specifically shown on design drawings pursuant to a development order.

(5)

Installation of driveways pursuant to a building permit.

(6)

Installation of landscaping material in compliance with section 58-41 of this article and city policy.

(7)

Installation of utilities, signs, or other improvements by the city or its employees, agents or contractors.

(8)

Minor work performed by employees of a franchised utility, provided that such minor work does not exceed a level of activity as follows:

a.

No paved surface is disturbed.

b.

No city utilities are disturbed.

c.

Sodded or grassed area to be disturbed does not exceed 20 square feet.

d.

No work extends under a paved surface, including boring or pushing utilities or sleeves under a paved surface.

e.

No specimen tree, as defined in chapter 9 of the land development code, is cut, removed, or otherwise disturbed.

f.

No excavation remains open longer than 72 hours, and all excavations are properly barricaded.

(Ord. No. 1992-27, § 3, 8-25-92; Ord. No. 1995-47, § 2, 1-16-96; Ord. No. 2018-13 , § 2, 8-7-2018)