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The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works issues one permit for excavation, filling and removal and/or grading. The application can be obtained from the Engineering Division Office.
The application for this permit must be accompanied by the following:
- 2 sets of maps, plans and specifications.
- A letter signed by the owner or his authorized agent giving in detail an explanation of why excavation, fill, removal and/or grading is clearly incidental to the improvement of the property.
- A cost estimate of the project.
- Filling fee based on $5 per 1,000 cubic yards to be excavated, filled or graded with a minimum of $15 and a maximum of $250.
application (PDF)