Definition

• The placement or deposit of fill material, which is composed of nonhazardous earth material. This does not include industrial or municipal waste as defined in Chapter 18 of the Dallas City Code, as amended or solid waste as defined in 51A-2.102 of the Dallas Development Code, as amended. For the purposes of this paragraph:
• Hazardous earth material means: earth material containing hazardous material, as defined in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations

In addition to the findings required by SUP, a specific use permit may not be granted for this use except upon a finding that the placement of fill material

• will not adversely affect surrounding uses;
• will be conducted in a manner which eliminates unnecessary dust, noise and odor
• will not damage any public improvement or public infrastructure as a result of the filling operation
• will not be placed in a flood plain, escarpment or geologically similar area unless authorized in accordance with the Dallas City Code
• will not alter drainage of the property that adversely affects the site or adjacent properties
• will be accomplished' with safe and adequate ingress and egress to the site; and
• will not damage or destroy any protected trees during the filling operation unless mitigation measures are provided in accordance with Article X of the Dallas Development Code
• Automatic renewal - A specific use permit granted for this use is not eligible for automatic renewal
• Exemptions from the specific use permit requirement. - Placement of fill material is permitted by right in all districts if it
• is incidental to on-site filling operations necessary to the development of a subdivision pursuant to an approved plat and a private development contract executed with the city
• is for the site where the filling is being done and in connection with one of the following approved permits: permit for construction, fill permit, escarpment permit, excavation permit, or landscape permit
• is incidental to on-site filling operations necessary for governmental or utility construction projects such as streets, alleys, drainage, gas, electrical, water, cable, and telephone facilities, and similar projects
• is incidental to on-site filling operations necessary to the construction of paving for parking areas and similar activities consistent with the allowed land use; or
• does not exceed five truck loads or 50 cubic yards of fill material, whichever is less, during any 12 month period. For purposes of this provision, a truck is defined as a truck-tractor, road tractor, semi-trailer, trailer or truck with a rated capacity in excess of one and one half tons according to the manufacturer's classification
• Note: If the placement of fill material exceeds the level stated above and does not qualify for an exemption, the operator of the use must file an application for a specific use permit
• Operation Plan. - An applicant shall submit to the director of planning and development an operations plan which includes
• hours of operation
• location and depth of fill
• fences or any other barriers necessary for safety and screening
• drainage and erosion control measures, if required
• means for protection of trees
• truck routes to be used (usage of truck routes must be in compliance with Article X of Chapter 28 of the Dallas City Code)
• the length of time necessary to complete the filling
• sufficient ingress and egress to and from the site; and
• any other information the director of planning and development determines is reasonably necessary for a complete review of the proposed filling operations
• Illegally deposited material - Any material illegally deposited in the placement of fill material must be removed within 60 days after notice from the director of the Department of Streets, Sanitation and Code Enforcement