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19. "Fill' means a deposit of clean earth material or concrete pieces less than one cubic foot in volume. 20. "Finished grade" is the final grade of the site that conforms to an approved plan. 21. "Geotechnical engineer" means an engineer as defined within this section with knowledge of the theory of geology, soils testing, and geotechnical engineering. 22. "Grade" means the elevation of the ground surface. 23. "Grading" is any excavation or filling activity or combination thereof. 24. "Grading permit" means the permit required by this chapter for grading activities. 25. "Horticulture activities" means the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants for commercial purposes. 26. "Permit area boundary" means the defined boundary surrounding grading activity. The permit area boundary will usually be the property lines for the parcel; however, alternate boundaries may be defined on larger parcels with a limited grading area. 27. "Permittee" is the person, corporation or duly authorized agent of the property applying for the grade and fill permit. 28. "Rough grade" is the stage at which the grade approximately conforms to an approved plan, 29. "Shorelines" are those water bodies, adjacent lands, and associated wetlands defined as such by the Shoreline Management Act (RCV.` 90.53.0"0). 30. "Site" means any lot or parcel of land or contiguous combination thereof where activities regulated by this chapter are performed. 31. "Slope" is an inclined ground surface, the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance. 32. "Structure" is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. (Ord. 201.5-010, 2015, O.A. 201,�-015, 2014) 14.05.050 Permits required. Except as exempted in Section KCC i4.05.060, no grading or filling upon a site involving more than one hundred (100) cubic yards shall be performed without a grading permit from the County Engineer or Public Works designee. The following activities are not exempt and shall require a grading permit: 1, Private road(s), as defined by l(ittitas County Code iae 12, Road and Bridge Standards serving more than two (2) dwelling units, 2. Public road construction prior to acceptance into the County road system; 3. Work upon ground that has received preliminary plat approval and is being prepared for structural development and final plat approval. (Ores. 2015-010, 2015; Crd, 2014-015, 2014) 7.x.05.060 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following: