Section 20.30.050 Grading contractor’ s requirements.

A person seeking a grading permit under this chapter must:
    1. Either be an owner of the real property to be graded or have a current, valid Iowa Department of Labor registration as a contractor; and
     2. Make and execute to the City a surety bond in the sum of  $10,000 (Ten Thousand Dollars) conditioned on the faithful performance of all ordinances of the Code of Sioux City relating to grading; on the prompt payment to the City of all fees for permits and licenses that may become due and owing to the city; the payment of all fines imposed for violation of Title 20 during the life of the bond; and on indemnifying the City, its officers, agents and employees from any liability for damages arising from his/her negligence or unskillfulness in doing, protecting and completing his/her work.  The bond shall be in full force and effect for a period of one year after cancellation or completion of construction.  This section shall not require a bond in addition to any bond already furnished to the City pursuant to Chapters 20.04 or 20.14 of this Code. (Ord. 2003-0437; 2000-9159; 98/U-6424; 89/T-7472; 88/T-6762)