Exemptions

The following activity does not require written approval pursuant to this article:

• A. Grading, filling, removal, or excavation activities and operations undertaken by the City under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public Works for work on streets, roads, or rights-of-way dedicated to public use; provided, however, that adequate and acceptable erosion and sediment controls are incorporated in engineering plans and specifications are employed. Appropriate controls shall apply during construction as well as after the completion of these activities. All such work shall be undertaken in accordance with the performance principles provided for in this article and such standards and definitions as may be adopted to implement said performance principles.