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A ~4 1 CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ORDINANCE NO. 74-166 BY: Mr. Wilamosky AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER GRADING OF LAND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DRAINAGE OF SURFACE WATER WITHIN THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, AS AMENDED. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION l: Definitions. That, for the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meaning given in this section: a. "Natural Grade" is the elevation of the undisturbed surface of the ground before the start of construction. b. "Finished Grade" is the new final elevation of the ground surface. c. "Established Grade" is the finished grade as shown on an improvement plan or grading plan approved by the City Engineer. d. "City Engineer" wherever used shall mean the Engineer employed by the City of North Olmsted and under the supervision of the Director of Public Service. SECTION 2: Developer's Duty to Grade within Subdivision. The Developer shall submit to the City, at the same time as presenting the improvement plans, a grading plan of the area to be developed. The Developer shall do the grading in accordance with the plans approved by the City and shall not deviate from that plan except upon the written permission from the City Engineer, after the City Engineer has obtained approval of the changes from the Council of the City of North Olmsted. Upon completion of the work, and with approval of the Engineer for all changes, the Developer will furnish the City with "As-Built" plans of the improvement. SECTION 3: Builder's Duty to Grade within Subdivision. Building permits will not be issued for an individual building or to individual builders until the builder has deposited $500.00 for each lot. In the event that a builder has more than five (5) buildings in any one (1) subdivision, the City Engineer may, at his discretion, reduce the amount to be deposited, for each additional building in excess of five (5). a. That this deposit shall be used for the establishing of finished ground grades, the checking of all grades to see if they conform to the approved plans, and if necessary, to grade the site in accordance with the approved grading plan. Costs shall be calculated at a rate of $18.50 per hour for the time spent by the City Engineer or his field crew.