Clearing, grading and filling are the activities associated with preparing a site for development, as well as physically altering topography. The clearing and grading regulations in this section apply to activities landward of the OHWM and fill activity applies both waterward and landward of the OHWM.

See Section 14.50.630 for dredging for purposes of flood control, navigation, primary utility installation, the construction of water-dependent portions of essential public facilities or restoration.