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Title 14 : Zoning and Land Use Control
Chapter 5 : Grading, Soil Erosion And Sedimentation Control

14-503 : Definitions.

  1. "Building permit." A general permit issued authorizing any owner, authorized agent, or contractor to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to perform any or to cause any such work to be done.
  2. "Cut." Portion of land surface or area from which earth has been removed or will be removed by excavation; the depth below original ground surface to the excavated surface.
  3. "Developer." The owner or person, firm, partnership, or corporation authorized by the owner to carry out the development of the land.
  4. "Development." The process of grading, clearing, filling, quarrying, construction, or reconstruction to improved or unimproved real estate or other similar activities when not excluded by exemptions from this chapter.
  5. "Development standards board of appeals." The body which has been delegated the authority by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Dandridge to hear appeals concerning decisions made by the town administrator or their designee as to the interpretation of the meaning of this code.
  6. "Erosion." The wearing away of land by action of wind, water, or gravity.
  7. "Erosion and sediment control plan." The plan required before a grading permit may be issued. The plan may be included as part of a preliminary plan required under another town ordinance or a separate plan following the specifications set out in this chapter.
  8. "Excavation." See "cut."
  9. "Existing grade." The slope or elevation of existing ground surface prior to cutting or filling.
  10. "Fill." Portion of land surface or area to which soil, rock or other approved materials have been or will be added; height above original ground surface after the material has been or will be added.
  11. "Final grade." The final slope or elevation of the ground surface after cutting or filling.
  12. "Final plan." The approved erosion and sediment control plan. This plan may differ from the erosion and sediment control plan if adjustments or amendments are required by the town.
  13. "Grading." Any operation or occurrence by which the existing site elevations are changed by cutting, filling, borrowing, stock piling, or where any ground cover, natural or manmade, is removed, or any buildings or other structures are removed or any water course or body of water, either natural or man-made, is relocated on any site, thereby creating an unprotected area. "Grading" shall be synonymous with "land disturbing activity."
  14. "Grading permit." A permit issued to authorize excavation and/or fill to be performed under the guidelines of this chapter.
  15. "Inspector." The building inspector or their designee who issues grading permits and carries out inspections of the permitted activities.
  16. "Mulching." The application of plant or other suitable materials on the soil surface to conserve moisture, reduce erosion, and aid in establishing plant cover.
  17. "Owner." The legal owner of the property as recorded in the Jefferson County Register of Deeds office at the time of application of the grading permit. The person ultimately responsible for adhering to the provisions of this chapter.
  18. "Sediment." Rock, sand, gravel, silt, or other material deposited by action of wind, water, or gravity.
  19. "Sediment basin, trap, barrier, or perimeter dike." A barrier or dam built across a waterway or watercourse, or at other locations to retain sediment.
  20. "Soil stabilization." Measures which protect soil from erosion.
  21. "Stripping." Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs the vegetative surface cover including clearing and grubbing operations.
  22. "Use." Any purpose for which a building or other structure or a tract of land may be designed, arranged, intended, maintained, or occupied, or any activity, occupation, business, or operation carried on, or intended to be carried on, in a building or other structure or tract of land. (1995 Code, § 14-503)
Date Last Updated: 09/10/2019
Codification Date: 06/01/2019

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - George Gantte 
Vice Mayor - Todd Kesterson 
Aldermen - Mike Chambers 
Aldermen - Jeffrey Depew 
Aldermen - Jessie Elder 
Aldermen - Mike Nelson 
Aldermen - Marianne Reese 
Town Recorder - Cathy Dixon

Date Last Updated: 09/10/2019
Codification Date: 06/01/2019

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - George Gantte 
Vice Mayor - Todd Kesterson 
Aldermen - Mike Chambers 
Aldermen - Jeffrey Depew 
Aldermen - Jessie Elder 
Aldermen - Mike Nelson 
Aldermen - Marianne Reese 
Town Recorder - Cathy Dixon