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The regulations of this chapter are adopted for the following purposes, and these purposes are to be used as criteria for the issuance or denial of topsoil permits under the provisions of this chapter:

A. To promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Lacey without preventing the reasonable removal of topsoil for beneficial purposes;

B. To prevent problems in the installation of sewerage or septic tank facilities due to the indiscriminate or improper removal of topsoil;

C. To prevent problems relating to drainage, surface water and ground water runoff, and diversion and erosion which may be caused by topsoil removal;

D. To minimize the effect of topsoil removal upon water qualities contained within the water table beneath said lands;

E. To provide for the restoration of property where topsoil is removed;

F. To protect the public and adjoining owners from dust, noise, and visual degradation existing during topsoil removal operations; and

G. To implement the goals and objectives of the Washington State Environmental Policy Act adopted by the city. (Ord. 775 (part), 1986).