§ 15.28.160. Inspections.

A.

All projects which include clearing, grading, filling, or temporary drainage facilities shall be subject to inspection by the City Engineer or his designee, who shall be granted reasonable right of entry to the work site by the permittee. When required by the City Engineer, special inspection of the grading operations and special testing shall be performed by qualified professionals employed by the permittee. Inspections in conjunction with hydraulic permits will be performed and enforced by the Washington State Department of Fisheries or Wildlife.

B.

Each site that has approved grading, erosion and sediment control or other required plans must be inspected as necessary to ensure that the sediment control measures are installed and effectively maintained in compliance with the approved plan and permit requirements. Where applicable, the permittee must obtain inspection by the City at the following stages:

1.

Prior to any clearing, grading, filling, drainage installations or construction (if the permitted development site has a high potential for sediment transport as determined through plan review);

2.

Following the installation of sediment control measures or practices and prior to any other land disturbing activity;

3.

Following the establishment of any tree protection zone(s) and prior to any other land disturbing activity;

4.

During the construction of stormwater management structures and permanent stormwater facilities;

5.

During construction to verify proper installation and maintenance of required erosion and sediment controls;

6.

During rough grading, including hauling of imported or wasted materials;

7.

Prior to the removal or modification of any sediment control measure or facility; and

8.

Upon completion of final grading (including establishment of ground covers and planting, installation of all vegetative measures, and all other work in accordance with the approved plan or permit), and prior to final approval or occupancy to ensure proper installation of permanent stormwater facilities. A maintenance plan for the permanent stormwater facility must be completed.

C.

The permittee may secure the services of an engineer, subject to the approval of the City Engineer, to inspect the construction of the facilities and provide the City with a fully documented certification that all construction is done in accordance with the provisions of the approved plan, applicable rules, regulations, permit conditions, and specifications. If inspection certification is provided to the City, then the normal inspections performed by the City for the permit may be waived. In these cases, the City shall be notified at the required inspection points and may make spot inspections. Temporary BMPs shall be removed following site stabilization.

(Ord. 3570 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3367 § 3, 8/15/2009; Ord. 2734 § 1, 1/15/1993)