SOIL REMOVAL AND FILL DEPOSIT REGULATION

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1 SOIL REMOVAL AND FILL DEPOSIT REGULATION Bylaw No and amendments thereto CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY This is a consolidation of the bylaws listed below. The amending bylaws have been consolidated with the original bylaws for convenience only. Certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for all interpretations and applications of the bylaws on this subject. BYLAW NO. ADOPTED 2593 January 21, November 17, 2015 The bylaw numbers in bold at the end of the clause refer to the bylaws that amended the principal bylaw.

2 Page 2 A Bylaw of the City of Pitt Meadows to regulate the removal or placement of soil or other material on land in the City WHEREAS, pursuant to the Community Charter, S.B.C c.26 as amended, the City is authorized to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements for the removal and deposit of soil or other material; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Pitt Meadows in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. CITATION 1.1 This Bylaw may be cited as the "Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Regulation Bylaw No 2593, 2013". 1.2 The Pitt Meadows Soil Deposit Regulation Bylaw No. 2205, 2005 and amendments thereto is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1.3 The Pitt Meadows Soil Removal Bylaw No. 304, 1955 and amendments thereto is hereby repealed in its entirety. 2. DEFINITIONS In this Bylaw: Agricultural Land Reserve means the area within the City designated as protected agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Commission Act S.B.C. 2002, c.36, as amended. City means the City of Pitt Meadows. Deposit means the act of temporarily or permanently placing fill on any lands within the City other than that where it originated, including a stockpile or other storage facility. Director means the Director of Operations and Development Services for the City or their designate. Dredged Sand means sand material that is removed by either a suction dredge or hydraulic dredge from a river transported and deposited onto land by way of a pipe system. Fill means any soil or other material brought on land within the City. Highway means every highway within the meaning of the Transportation Act, S.B.C. 2004, c. 44, as amended, as well as every road, street, lane or right-of-way

3 Page 3 designed or intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles, every private place or passage way to which the public, for purposes of parking or serving of vehicles, has access or is invited and shall include disabled zones, the roadway, shoulder boulevard, ditch and sidewalk and whatever lands lie between the boundaries of the highway. Other material means a) construction, building or demolition wastes such as masonry rubble, concrete rubble, asphalt, plaster, lumber, metal, shingles, glass, gyproc or any other material derived from building demolition and construction; b) wood waste as defined herein; c) land clearing waste, consisting of stumps, brush and logs or any other waste derived from land clearing activities; d) waste material derived from commercial, industrial and manufacturing activities. Permit means the written authority for the removal of soil or deposit of fill granted by the Director pursuant to this Bylaw. Preloading means the temporary stockpiling of fill over a site for the purpose of consolidating the existing soils. Professional Engineer means a person who is registered or licensed as a professional engineer under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.116. Qualified Professional means an applied scientist or technologist registered and in good standing in British Columbia with an appropriate professional organization constituted under an Act, including a professional Biologist, Agrologist, Forester, Geoscientist, Engineer or Technologist, acting under that association s code of ethics and subject to disciplinary action by that association, who, through suitable education, experience, accreditation and knowledge, may be reasonably relied on to provide advice within their area of expertise. Removal or Remove means to take, excavate or extract soil from, or move or transport soil about or off of land. Soil means clay, silt, sand, gravel, cobbles, boulders, peat or other substance of which land is naturally composed, or any other combination of these substances. Wood Waste means hog fuel, sawdust, shavings, edgings, or other wood waste which results from the manufacturing process of lumber or other wood products. 3. APPLICATION 3.1 This Bylaw applies to all land within the City.

4 Page Where the proposed deposit of fill or removal of soil is greater than 50 cubic metres and less than 500 cubic metres and is proposed to occur on land within the agricultural land reserve, the Agricultural Land Commission must be notified of the proposed deposit or removal in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act S.B.C. 2002, c.36, prior to City approval. 3.3 Where the proposed deposit of fill or removal of soil is 500 cubic metres or greater and is proposed to occur on land within the agricultural land reserve, an application pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission Act S.B.C. 2002, c.36 must be made to the Agricultural Land Commission prior to City approval. 3.4 Where the proposed deposit of fill or removal of soil on any land within the City is 500 cubic metres or greater, the proposed activities require authorization by City Council prior to City approval. 3.5 An approval or exemption to remove soil or deposit fill under the authority of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, S.B.C. 2002, c.36 in no way relieves the owner or their agent of the responsibility of adhering to all local bylaws of the City. 4. RESTRICTIONS 4.1 No person shall remove soil or deposit fill on any land within the City unless that person has first obtained a permit in accordance with this Bylaw. 4.2 No person shall deposit other material on any land within the City unless that person has first obtained written approval or exemption under the Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, c.53 as amended, and a permit in accordance with this Bylaw. 4.3 No person shall deposit fill on any land within the Agricultural Land Reserve unless the Agricultural Land Commission grants written approval or exemption under the Agricultural Land Commission Act, S.B.C. 2002, c.36 as amended, and a permit in accordance with this Bylaw. 4.4 All fill deposit or soil removal activities, whether or not a valid permit is required, shall conform to the standards and requirements prescribed in Schedule D of this Bylaw, and shall conform with the terms and conditions of the applicable permit, if a permit is required. 4.5 No person shall deposit fill or remove soil in greater quantities than the volume shown on the permit or upon any land other than the land specifically set out and described in the permit. 4.6 Any fill deposited without a permit must be removed from the land at the owner s cost. Failure to remove the fill shall constitute an offence under this Bylaw. 4.7 No fill other than dredged sand will be allowed to be deposited within the limits of the Special Fill Type Area as shown on Schedule E.

5 Page 5 5. PERMIT EXEMPTIONS 5.1 Provided the deposit of fill or removal of soil is carried out in compliance with the relevant provisions in this Bylaw and subject to the provisions of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, S.B.C. 2002, c.36, a permit may not be required: (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) where the volume of soil removed or fill deposited on a parcel in one year does not exceed 50 cubic meters or 0.5 metres in depth, whichever is less, and no removal or deposit is conducted: i) where slopes exceed one metre vertical to five metres horizontal (20 percent); ii) iii) iv) within 30 metres of the crest or toe of slopes steeper than one metre vertical to five metres horizontal (20 percent); within 6 metres of any watercourse, shoreline or toe of dike; or on land designated in the Development Permit Area No.1 within the Official Community Plan Bylaw No.2352, 2007 as amended; where the deposit of fill or removal of soil is: i) necessary for construction, improvement, repair or maintenance of a highway or public works or services undertaken by a governmental authority; or ii) necessary on land designated as a park or municipally owned and is conducted by or on behalf of the City; where the fill is deposited and stored on land for the purpose of being used as an ingredient or component in the manufacture of topsoil on the same property as approved by Council; subject to Section 5.1(e), where the deposit of fill or removal of soil is conducted in conjunction with the subdivision of a parcel and has obtained final approval from the City s Approving Officer, or is necessary for the construction of a building or structure where a valid building permit has been issued by the City for the proposed construction; despite Section 5.1(d), a permit under this Bylaw shall be required where fill is deposited or removed for the purpose of preloading; where fill is deposited for a sewerage system pursuant to and in accordance with a plan prepared by an authorized person pursuant to the Public Health Act, S.B.C. 2008, c.28; where fertilizers, manure, composts, mulches or soil conditioners are deposited on land within the agricultural land reserve for agricultural, farming, horticulture, nursery or domestic gardening and landscaping purposes and are deposited in accordance with good agricultural practice

6 Page 6 as defined by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and the Agricultural Land Commission; (h) (i) where wood waste is deposited: i) for agricultural, horticultural, nursery or domestic landscaping purposes, provided the material is placed in accordance with good agricultural practice or sound landscaping practice and is readily incorporated into the soil, to a maximum depth of 100 mm; or ii) iii) for animal bedding or as a foundation material for equestrian or construction purposes, provided the maximum area of land over which the material is deposited on any parcel of land will not exceed 25% of the surficial area of the parcel to a maximum of 4,000 square meters and the maximum depth of the material will not exceed 300 mm annually to a lifetime maximum compacted depth of 500 mm; or on the same adjoining parcel to the manufacturing activity where such material is produced, and for the deposit of which a permit or approval has been issued pursuant to the Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, c.53; where the removal of soil has been permitted pursuant to the Mines Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.293 and the levies calculated in accordance with Schedule F are paid to the City annually. 6. SPECIAL FILL AREA 6.1 Where the deposit of soil is necessary to comply with provincial flood requirements on lands as shown on the attached Schedule E, the use and placement (by pump method) of hydraulically dredged river sand will be the sole material that will be approved and accepted by the City, provided that in all cases the placement of sand is carried out in accordance with the terms of the preliminary subdivision approval or Subdivision Servicing Agreement as the case may be including any Engineering plans or specifications forming part thereof and in accordance with the terms of this bylaw. 7. APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT 7.1 Every application for a permit shall be made in writing to the Director by the property owner or their agent and shall include the following: a completed and signed application form prescribed by the Director; the applicable permit fee calculated in accordance with Schedule A; (c) (d) a performance security calculated in accordance with the requirements of Schedule A; topographic site plan, surface elevations and cross section drawings, in reasonable detail and with dimensions in metric units, indicating clearly:

7 Page 7 (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) i) the exact location, depth and slopes of the proposed deposit or removal; ii) iii) the location of any existing and proposed buildings, structures and improvements; the location of parcel boundaries, all rights-of-way, watercourses, wells, septic fields, culverts, and other utility works within 30 metres of the subject property. a description of the composition and volume of the soil to be deposited or removed; the proposed commencement and completion dates for all removal or deposit operations; the proposed method of soil removal or fill deposit; the proposed methods of access to the site during the operation including the proposed routes and schedules of trucks; the proposed measures to prevent tracking of soil or other material onto highways and measures for cleaning the highways abutting the parcel on which fill is to be placed; the proposed measures to control erosion, drainage and soil stability during and after removal or deposit; the proposed reclamation measures to stabilize, landscape, and restore the land upon completion of the removal or deposit; certification that the soil to be removed or fill to be deposited meets the applicable provincial ministry s criteria for the intended land use and any other copies of certificates, permits and approvals, as may be required by the Ministry of Environment under the Water Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.483 or Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, c.53 as amended, or any other authority having jurisdiction; where requested by the Director, engineering, environmental or other plans, designs or assessments by a qualified professional who has expertise with respect to the full scope of planning, design and assessment prescribed by the Director; and where requested by the Director, assurance in the form provided in Schedule B of design and commitment for field review of the soil removal and fill deposit operations by a qualified professional who has expertise with respect to the full scope of design and field review prescribed by the Director. 7.2 The Director may retain a professional engineer, agrologist, hydrologist and other qualified professionals to provide an independent report assessing the potential advantages and disadvantages of the proposed soil deposit or removal to agricultural operations. The cost of the assessment will be borne by the applicant.

8 Page Where further information is required by the Director, the application will be deemed incomplete until the information is provided. 7.4 Every permit application pursuant to this Bylaw will include specifications with regards to traffic control measures and utilization of City highways as per the Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 2260, (Bylaw No. 2710, 2015) Insurance 7.5 Applicants for soil removal or fill deposit where the volume proposed to be removed or deposited is greater than 50 cubic metres are required to carry comprehensive general liability coverage in the amount of $5,000,000 including liability for bodily injury or death and property damage for the duration of the work. The amount of insurance may be reduced to $1,000,000 if the volume of soil to be removed or deposited is not more than 100 cubic metres. The Director may waive insurance when the City is the applicant. Permit Issuance 7.6 Every permit issued will be deemed to incorporate the plans, specifications, documents and information in the application as approved and attached thereto, and additional requirements as the Director may deem reasonably necessary. Such documents, information and additional requirements will be incorporated into the terms and conditions of the permit. A permit will be substantially in the form of Schedule C attached to this bylaw. 7.7 A permit must not be issued if the proposed removal of soil or deposit of fill is reasonably likely to: (c) (d) (e) (f) Permit Expiration endanger or otherwise adversely affect any adjacent land, structure, road, or right-of-way, or foul, obstruct, impede or otherwise adversely affect any stream, creek, waterway, watercourse, groundwater aquifer, waterworks, ditch, drain, sewer or other established drainage facility, whether publicly or privately owned, unless the owner has written approval to do so under the Water Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.483 or Environmental Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, c.53 as amended; contravene any City bylaw, or provincial or federal law; threaten the health, safety or welfare of the public or be otherwise contrary to the public interest; result in the lot or another lot becoming susceptible to erosion, slippage, landslides, slumping or settling; or adversely affect the productivity of an agriculturally zoned lot. 7.8 Permits shall be issued for up to 3 months. If an extension is requested, the permit can be extended monthly for up to 12 months from the date of issuance. The monthly renewal will be automatic for the requested time period

9 Page 9 up to the maximum allowed. The monthly automatic renewal can be terminated at the direction of Mayor and Council or the Director of Operations and Development Services and all deposit or removal activities shall cease. Every permit is non-transferable. (Bylaw No. 2710, 2015) Permit Display 7.9 During the permit term, the permit shall be clearly and visibly displayed at the main access point to the lot, and a copy of the permit shall be made available to the Director or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer upon request. Indemnification 7.10 The owner and contractor agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Pitt Meadows, its agents, employees or officers from and against any claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, actions, suits or proceedings whatsoever by whomsoever brought against the City, its agents, employees or officers by reason of the City granting the owner and contractor named in the Soil Removal / Fill Deposit Permit to conduct the work in accordance with the plan submitted and described in this application. 8. SOIL REMOVAL OR FILL DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS 8.1 Completed fill sites are not to exceed the height requirements in the Floodplain Designation and Construction Control Bylaw No. 2384, 2008 as amended unless: (c) a written report by a qualified professional stating the justification is submitted; Council approves the height increase; and the Agricultural Land Commission approves the height increase if within the agricultural land reserve. 8.2 Soil removal or fill deposit activities are prohibited on any Saturday, Sunday and statutory holiday and is restricted to between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm any other day of the week. An appeal can be made to the Director to alter restrictions based on exceptional circumstances, where compliance with the restrictions herein is not practical and the applicant proposes conditions or restrictions so as to mitigate any negative impacts of such activities occurring outside the normal permitted days and hours of operation. (Bylaw No. 2710, 2015) 8.3 Dirt, mud debris etc. resulting from a removal or deposit operation which is tracked onto public roads so as to cause a hazard or a nuisance must be removed on a daily basis or as directed by the Director. Should the permit holder fail to do so, the City may direct others to perform this work and the cost will be the responsibility of the permit holder. The permit holder must remit all payments

10 Page 10 within 14 days of receiving the invoice(s). If the permit holder fails to remit all payments within the specified time frame, the City may draw on all or part of the performance security to cover the cost of the work or suspend the permit until all invoices have been paid, or both. 8.4 Every permit holder shall maintain a daily log of all fill deposit and soil removal activity. The ledger shall record: (c) (d) (e) date and time of the deposit or removal; licence plate of trucks delivering fill or removing soil and whether a pup trailer is used; quantity of fill being deposited or soil being removed; name of company depositing fill or removing soil; address of soil source or destination. 8.5 For soil deposit or removal 500 cubic metres or greater, except where the proposed operation will be completed within one month from the date the permit is issued, the applicant shall maintain monthly reports, certified and sealed by a professional engineer, regarding the process of the soil removal or deposit. The monthly report shall include all of the following information: the quantity of soil removed or fill deposited for the previous month and the total cumulative quantity for the duration of the permit up to the month in question; and the actual location of the soil removal or fill deposit. Monthly reports shall be submitted to the City at the request of the Director. 8.6 Soil removal or fill deposit will at all times to be conducted such that no hazard to human or animal life shall exist within the parcel and to or from the parcel upon which the removal or deposit is occurring, and in accordance with the following requirements: (c) The slope of any part of an exposed face, during or after removal of soil or deposit of fill, will not be greater than the angle of repose necessary for stability of the slope. The removal or deposit will not in any way interfere with the established above or below ground drainage pattern of any adjoining lands, and will not cause the groundwater table to rise on adjoining lands so as to cause flooding or malfunctioning of a septic disposal system or contamination of a well. Where necessary, a system of interceptor or relief drains shall be installed which are sufficient to compensate for any interference which might otherwise occur to established drainage patterns as a result of the removal or deposit. Removal or deposit areas shall be graded in such a manner that positive gravity drainage is assured, and a drainage system of sufficient capacity and extent shall be installed to ensure that runoff to any adjacent lands

11 Page 11 will be no greater than run-off prior to the commencement of the removal or deposit. (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) Fill must not be deposited over wells or private sewage disposal systems. No removal or deposit shall be undertaken within 7.5 metres of any dedicated public right-of-way or registered easement without first obtaining the written approval from the authority having jurisdiction over the right-of-way or easement, and a copy of the written approval has been provided to the Director. Where the natural subsoil is compressible no fill shall be deposited in the immediate vicinity of any utilities or services which might be damaged by settlement of the fill without first obtaining written approval from the authority having jurisdiction over the right-of-way or easement, and a copy of the written approval has been provided to the Director. All damage to City or privately owned drainage facilities, natural watercourses, roads, lanes, or other City or privately owned properties or facilities, resulting from the removal or deposit must be promptly and properly repaired to the complete satisfaction of the City. All drainage facilities and natural watercourses must be kept free of silt, clay, sand, rubble, debris, gravel, and all other material originating from the removal or deposit operation, which might cause obstruction to drainage facilities and natural watercourses. Stockpiles of soil or fill which are part of a removal or deposit project must be confined to the locations prescribed in the permit and must be maintained in accordance with Best Management Practices in Schedule D so there are no adverse effects or damage to adjacent properties. The removal or deposit areas must not encroach upon, undermine, damage or endanger any adjacent property or any setbacks prescribed in the permit. All removal and deposit activities shall be performed in accordance with accepted engineering principles to the satisfaction of the City. Persons responsible and all activity associated with soil removal or fill deposit shall comply with applicable federal, provincial and City laws, bylaws, regulations and policies in effect during the removal or deposit. 9. PERMIT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS 9.1 Upon completion of soil removal or fill deposit, the permit holder shall: leave all surfaces of the soil removal and fill deposit areas with a slope not greater than the grade shown on the plans submitted under Section 7.1 and as specified in the permit;

12 Page 12 (c) (d) cover all surfaces of the soil removal and fill deposit areas with an established growth of grass or other ground cover suitable for erosion control; complete all such works in accordance with accepted engineering principles to the satisfaction of the City; and for removal and deposit operations 500 cubic metres or greater, submit a completion report prepared and sealed by a qualified professional to include: i) the total cumulative quantity of soil removed or fill deposited; ii) topographic survey illustrating surface elevations and slopes. 9.2 Should the necessary completion requirements of the property not be completed within a period of 120 days following expiration of the permit, all letters of credit held as performance security for the project will be cashed and all monies will be held by the City until the completion of all required works. 10. PERMIT RENEWAL 10.1 Application for renewal or modification of a permit shall be made in the same manner for a new permit and must be received no later than thirty (30) days before the expiry date of the existing permit Where an application for renewal or modification of a permit is made, the Director may issue the renewal or modification if: (c) all applicable drawings and specifications for the removal or deposit area(s) are updated as necessary; any material changes to site conditions are identified; and compliance with existing permit conditions, bylaws and regulations have been demonstrated There shall be no obligation upon the City to renew any permit upon expiry of the permit. 11. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 11.1 The Director, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer and all City employees under their direction will have the right at all reasonable hours to enter upon and inspect any land or premises in the City to determine if the provisions and conditions of a permit, this Bylaw or both are being met In the event of a violation of any of the provisions and conditions of the permit or this Bylaw, the Director or the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue a notice of violation to:

13 Page 13 (c) (d) (e) the owner of the lands upon which the soil is being removed or fill is being deposited; the person removing the soil or depositing the fill; the applicant for the permit; the holder of the permit; or any or all of the above Any person receiving a notice of violation will immediately cease and desist removing or depositing, or permitting the removal or deposit of any further soil or fill from or upon the lands until the violation is remedied In the event that any person, having received a notice of violation, fails to remedy the violation within the timeframe specified by the City, or continues to violate any provisions or conditions of the permit, this Bylaw or both, the permit will be suspended A notice of violation or suspension shall: (c) (d) be delivered by hand or by registered mail to the person referred to Section 11.2; be posted on the permit lands where possible; state the violation; state the timeframe in which the violation must be remedied In the event that any person, having received a notice of suspension, fails to remedy the violation within the timeframe specified by the City, or continues to violate any provisions or conditions of the permit, this Bylaw or both, the permit will be revoked and all permit fees collected with respect to the permit will be forfeited. Once the violation has been corrected, the owner must apply for and obtain a new permit and all fees set out in Schedule A will be due and payable as a condition of permit issuance The notice provisions set out in Section 11.5 may be omitted where there is a real and immediate danger to persons or property as a result of the contravention of any provision or condition of the permit or this Bylaw No further permit for depositing fill or removing soil upon or from any lands within the City will be issued to any person who has had a permit revoked, unless and until such person shall, in addition to any other performance security required pursuant to this Bylaw, submits an additional performance security up to a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) as determined necessary by the City. 12. OFFENCE AND PENALTY 12.1 Any person who:

14 Page 14 (c) contravenes or violates any provision of this Bylaw or any permit issued under this Bylaw, suffers or allows any act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of this Bylaw or any permit issued under this Bylaw, or fails or neglects to do anything required to be done under this Bylaw or any permit issued under this Bylaw, commits an offence Any person who commits an offence shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and where the offence is a continuing one, each day that the offence is continued shall constitute a separate offence. 13. SEVERABILITY If any section or lesser portion of this Bylaw is held invalid, it will be severed and the validity of the remaining provisions of this will not be affected. 14. SCHEDULES Schedules A, B, C, D, E and F attached to this Bylaw are incorporated herein and form part of the bylaw. READ a FIRST and SECOND time the 17 th day of December, READ a THIRD time the 17 th day of December, ADOPTED the 21 st day of January, Mayor Corporate Officer

15 Page 15 SCHEDULE A FEES AND PERFORMANCE SECURITY Every application for a permit shall be assessed with the following fees and security which shall be payable as set out below. A.1. The applicant shall pay an application fee of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) per application. A.2. The applicant shall pay an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each permit issued under this part that is renewed or modified. A.3. In addition to the application fees above, the applicant shall pay a fee of $0.50 per cubic metre of soil proposed to be deposited or removed. Fees are subject to applicable taxes. A.4. A.5. A.6. A.7. Fees may be waived by the Director when: the City is the applicant; or the soil removal or fill deposit is part of a Provincial or Federal infrastructure improvement project (e.g., for road or rail development) and where the Agricultural Land Commission has reviewed and approved the soil removal or fill deposit. At the time of submitting an application for a permit, a non-refundable application fee consisting of the fee prescribed in Section A.1, plus a pro-rated amount of one-twelfth of the fee prescribed in Section A.3, if applicable, shall accompany each permit application. If the permit is less than twelve (12) months, the prorated portion of the application fee shall be based on the number of months specified in the term of the permit. As security for the full and proper compliance with the provisions of the bylaw and the performance of all terms and conditions expressed in the permit, a cash deposit or irrevocable letter of credit in a form acceptable to the City and in the amount of $5 per cubic metre of soil proposed to be deposited or removed, or other amount to the satisfaction of the Director, shall be provided prior to permit issuance and maintained in full force and effect throughout the permit term plus a period of 120 days after permit expiry. Despite Section A.6, where fill has been deposited for preloading, the security will not be released by the City until the construction of the foundations of the building or structure is completed and the security may be used by the City for restoration of the parcel if construction of the building or structure does not commence within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the Director. Where fill has been deposited for preloading within the designated floodplain, the security will be released by the City as determined by the Director.

16 Page 16 A.8. If proper compliance with the provisions of the Bylaw is not met within the timeframe specified by the City following the expiration of the permit, the security will be cashed and held by the City until compliance is met.

17 Page 17 SCHEDULE B ASSURANCE OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGN FOR SOIL REMOVAL / FILL DEPOSIT AND COMMITMENT FOR FIELD REVIEW Date (year, month, day) Director of Operations and Development Services City of Pitt Meadows Harris Road Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 2B5 Dear Sir: Re: Application for Soil Removal / Fill Deposit Permit at (civic address) I, the undersigned registered professional hereby give assurance that the design, location, quality, nature, depth, volume and configuration of the soil to be removed and/or fill to be deposited and works to be constructed and undertaken in support of and in relation thereto all as shown on the plans and supporting documents prepared and signed by me and attached to this letter are consistent with sound reasonable fill and soil deposit practice, and when and if carried out in conformance with such plans and specifications will not constitute any reasonably foreseeable risk or hazard to persons, property, waterways, aquifers or wildlife habitat. The undersigned undertakes to conduct such supervision, testing and field review to ensure soil removal and filling complies with the plans, specifications and supporting documents attached hereto. I assure you that I have been given the authority by the owner of the lands on which the soil is to be removed and/or fill is to be deposited and by the applicant for the permit (if different from the owner) to stop, remove or redirect the removal of soil and/or placement of fill as required in my judgment and as required to comply with the plans, specifications and supporting documents attached hereto. I will notify you in writing immediately if my contract for field review, testing or supervision is terminated or limited at any time before the completion of filling described in the plans, specifications and supporting documents attached hereto. (affix professional seal) Signature

18 Page 18 Name (Please Print) Address Address I, the applicant for the Soil Removal / Fill Deposit Permit for the removal of soil and/or placement of fill at the above address, acknowledge that I have read this letter and agree with its contents. I have also reviewed the plans, specifications and supporting documents attached to this letter and agree with them. I advise you that I have given (name of registered professional) the authority to conduct testing, field review and to supervise filling including the authority to stop the placement of fill, remove fill or redirect it as set out in this letter. I acknowledge and understand that all authority and permission to place fill under any permit issued to me pursuant to any application will automatically cease and be suspended if the registered professional's services are terminated or limited and will not be reinstated until such time as another registered professional submits to you a signed and completed letter in this form. Witness's Signature Print Name Address Signature of Applicant for Permit Print Name Address or: The Corporate Seal of was hereto affixed in the presence of: Authorized Signing Officer Authorized Signing Officer

19 Page 19 SCHEDULE C SOIL REMOVAL / FILL DEPOSIT PERMIT NO. Pursuant to the Pitt Meadows Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Regulation Bylaw No. 2593, 2013, permission is hereby granted to: Name: of (address) (telephone) A. to remove cubic metres of from (address of property) (legal description of property) B. to deposit cubic metres of upon (address of property) (legal description of property) in accordance with the provisions of the Pitt Meadows Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Regulation, Application No. and the plans, specifications and other supporting documents filed therewith as approved, and initialed as approved by the permit holder, all which form a part of this Permit and constitute the terms and conditions of this Permit. Approved by: Date Issued: Director of Operations & Development Services Expiry Date:

20 Page 20 SCHEDULE D SEDIMENT CONTROL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES The following Best Management Practices for erosion control are suggested for consideration as they apply to works undertaken under a soil removal or deposit permit: D.1 Try to restrict works where possible to dry weather. D.2 Sloping Terrain (between 20% to 30%): interceptor ditches at 5 meter intervals vertically sediment control pond for 1.0% of total disturbed area, or in accordance with a design with a registered professional engineer with all runoff from the disturbed area directed to the pond; and and as required for Other Areas D.3 Other Areas: poly-covering of exposed areas and stockpiles subject to erosion; seeding to all disturbed areas in the growing season (prior to September 15); diversion swales for all slopes exceeding 30 m. in length; silt fence properly installed around all stockpiles or unvegetated fill areas; gravel site access pad installed prior to fill activity; gravel or asphalt egress pad complete with a wheel wash and siltation pond for the collection of waste water from the wheel wash; gravel berm or silt fence installed beside all curb and gutter areas prior to fill activity; and silt trap at all catchbasins.

21 Page 21 SCHEDULE E

22 Page 22 Schedule F (Bylaw No. 2710, 2015) Quarry Levies The following Levy rates shall apply to quarries: F.1 Road Use Levy Effective immediately F.2 Soil Deposit Levy Effective immediately $0.49 /tonne $5.88 /load