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Algeria Horan typed:
On Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:05:42 -0400, TomR wrote:

But, I would be concerned that I would be asking a question that I
do not want to know the answer to. I would be concerned that simply
by asking I would then end up being subjected to a whole big permit
and approval process, and constant oversight of the process by
regulators over the years as I gradually had people dumping the
clean fill dirt there.


I called the county again today, speaking to Jess at 299-5734, who
told me that the limit for a "grading permit" is 150 cubic yards, but


He says that if it's just one or two truck loads, then they don't
expect us to call them - but if it's a lot of truck loads
(unspecified as to what amount that is) then we should fill out
paperwork with them to let them know.

As you noted, they will come out and do an site inspection, but no
"site plan" is needed. Jess says that protects me if a neighbor calls
them up so they can tell the neighbor that they know all about it.

I'm not sure how much 150 cubic yards is, nor over what period, but I
assumed, from the conversation, that it was 150 cubic yards at any
one time.

How much does a typical truck carry?


Interesting. That sounds like they are very reasonable and easy to work
with. I guess you mean they are saying that for under 150 cubic yards you
don't need a grading permit, for over 150 cubic yards you do need a grading
permit. I like how the person said that by you letting them know in
advance, if a neighbor calls they can let the neighbor know that they
already know about it.

I don't know how much a typical dump truck carries, but when I did a Google
search this is one website that came up in case it helps:


https://www.klsupplies.com/Delivery



Our Delivery Truck Sizes:

The smallest truck delivers up to 7 cubic yards of lightweight material and
weighs up to 14 tons.
The medium truck delivers up to 15 cubic yards of lightweight material and
weighs up to 24 tons.
The larger truck delivers up to 18 cubic yards of lightweight material and
weighs up to 27 tons.