Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 9 — BUILDING REGULATIONS Revised›Article 8 — DIGGING AND EXCAVATION ON THE FORMER FORT ORD
Monterey Municipal Code § 9-76 Excavation and digging restrictions
Monterey Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Monterey
Cite as: Monterey Municipal Code § 9-76 · Text as of 2026-10-05
It is unlawful for any person, including utilities, to engage in any of the following activities on any property located within a district unless that person is acting pursuant to a valid permit issued pursuant to this chapter: excavation, digging, development or ground disturbance of any type:
a.involving the displacement of ten cubic feet or more of soil; or
b.in violation of requirements or restrictions placed on such property by the Army and as noted on the grading district map.
Sec. 9-76.1. Prohibition of metal detection activity.¶
It is unlawful for any person to engage in any unauthorized metal detection activity of any type on any property located within the district. This prohibition does not prevent metal detection activity if specifically authorized by the City as part of (a) a permit for development, (b) a City project on City land, or (c) if authorized by a state and/or federal agency for remediation or similar purposes. (Ord. 3645 § 3, 2021)
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