International Building Code Section 105 and International Residential Code Section 105 entitled “Permits” are amended by adding the following:

(1) To the cost of every permit authorized under Section 105 of the IBC and IRC except a permit issued for purposes which require no earthmoving or transportation of earth or other debris shall be added a cash deposit equal to one-half the cost of the building permit as provided for in Section 2.15.020.

(2) The cash deposit required by 2.15.070(1) is for the purpose of assuring that any earth, fresh concrete, rock rubble or debris which is deposited on any street, alley, highway, or sidewalk by the permittee, his or her agent or contractor shall be removed at the end of the work day, or otherwise as the Building Official finds necessary for the safety of the public and so directs.

(3) If the permittee, his or her agent, or contractor, fails to comply with the terms as set forth in Section 2.15.070(2), or if complied with and the street nevertheless is damaged as a result of any action or failure to act by the permittee, his or her agent, or contractor, then the Building Official shall order the permittee to have the street restored to a condition satisfactory to the Building Official, by grading, application and spreading of fresh rock, or by any other means necessary to restore the street. The Building Official may order restoration of the street as often as may be necessary to assure the safety and convenient use of the street by the public.

(4) If the permittee, his or her agent, or contractor fails to comply with the Building Official's requirement as set out in this Section 2.15.070, then the Building Official may cause the work to be done and the cost thereof shall be paid from the cash deposit required of the permittee under this section; provided, however, that if the cost for such street restoration exceeds the amount of the cash deposit, the excess amount shall be charged to the permittee.

(5) The portion of the cash deposit remaining after all claims, if any, against it have been paid and the project has been approved as complete by the Building Official and the street, alley, highway or sidewalk has been returned to its approximate condition prior to construction, the remainder, if any, shall be refunded to the permittee.

(6) For any cash deposit held by the City of Pullman on or after July 1, 2010, if the permittee, his or her agent, or contractor suspends or abandons the work for a period of 180 days after the last documented inspection, the cash deposit shall be forfeited. Forfeiture of the deposit shall not relieve the permittee of any requirements, duty, or obligation to complete the work authorized by the permit or the requirements of the Construction Code.