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An ordinance amending Section 15.64.140 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the review of a grading permit and drainage plan.
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NOW, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 15.64.140 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by deleting Subsection C in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
C. Review of a Grading and Drainage Plan.
1. Initiation of a review. Review of a grading and drainage plan by the department may be initiated by the district council member by submitting a written request to the director of water and sewerage services.
2. Notice of Review. Within five business days of the initiation of a review, the department of water and sewerage services shall send written notice of the review to the zoning administrator, the owner(s) of the property for which the review has been requested, and the district council member. The department of water and sewerage services shall provide the grading and drainage plan and any other documentation relevant to the review along with the written notice.
3. Procedure. Within 30 days from the initiation of a review, department director or designee shall determine whether grading activity, including excavation, clearance, or other alteration of the landscape, on the site is in compliance with the requirements of the applicable grading and drainage plan and this subsection. Grading activity is not in compliance with this subsection if the following factors are established:
a. The grading and drainage plan has been approved and active for more than 60 days; and
b. Fill, not authorized by law, from off-site activity has been brought to and stored on the site; or
c. No building permit or use and occupancy permit has been issued by the department of codes administration for the site.
4. Determination of compliance.
a. If the department director or designee determines that the grading activity is not in c...
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