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Costa
FROM. CARLOS BALTODANO, DIRECTO
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT County
DATE: October 12, 1999
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY GRADING ORDINANCE
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
10 ADOPT changes to the grading ordinance to conform t® current standards
introduced on September 21, 1999,
20 FIND that the adoption of the grading ordinance Is exempt from C QA pursuant
to Section 15061(b) (#3) of the C QA guidelines.
3. DIRECT staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
On June 38 1999 the Board adopted the 1997 Uniform Building Codes and Modified
Title 7 of the Contra Costa County code, The changes to the grading ordinance are
further amendments to the Contra Costa County ordinance code,
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Contact: Carlos S bodano(9251335-1308)
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Adoption of Amendments to the Contra Costa County Grading Ordinance
October 12, 1999
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Charges to the grading ordinance are necessary in order to conform to current
standards from the California State Regional Water Quality Control Board's
requirements to eliminate pollution (silts) into protected waterways. These
requirements are mandated by the Federal Clean Fater Act. The changes also
incorporate the Federal standards for providing metric measurements.
The intent of some of the amendments is to incorporate standardized inspection
procedures similar to other cities within the County.
An additional charge is being proposed to increase the penalty fee in order to
recapture the staff costs associated with enforcement of the grading ordinance in
cases where staff has issued a "Notice to Cease Work,. or"Notice toComply". The
increase will be similar to the fees charged in the Building Code for working without
a permit. The amendments have been reviewed with ars eye to providing close
coordination with Chapter 18 (Foundation and Retaining Walls) of the Uniform
Building Code, 1997 Edition.
Staff has reviewed the affectabiiity of the California Environmental Quality Act
(C A) and has determined that the adoption of the ordinance is not subject to
CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State C QA guidelines. In adoption of the
grading ordinance you can see with certainty that the review of grading pians cannot
significantly affect the environment.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION
The goal of staff has been to develop one updated Title 7 for the Contra Costa
County ordinance code. if action is not taken to have one integrated Title 7
inconsistencies between the existing grading ordinance and the recently adopted
Uniform Building Code will remain. This may lead to different staff interpretations
and general confusion to the public.
O ASCE N0, 99-46
(Title 7- GRADING)
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows (omitting the parenthetical
fbootes from the official text of the enacted or amended provisions of the County Ordinance
Code): [Gov. C. § 25120]
SECTI,ON I, SUMMARY. This ordinance makes changes to the grading ordinance to conform
to current standards and to rename the Director of Building Inspection as the County Building
Official. F§ 251291.
SEC'T'ION'11. Section 716-2.408 of the County Ordinance Code is amended, to read:
`716-2.408 Building Official. The County Building Official is the Director ofthe
Building Inspection Department or his or her duly authorized deputy charged with enforcement
of this division. (Ords. 99-46 § 2: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
SECTISection= 716-2.804 of the County Ordinance Cade is amended to read=
716-2.804 Administration Interpretation. The County Building Official is
au`-orized to issue bulletins to interpret or clarify the administrative and technical details of this
division. (Ords, 99-46 § 3. 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
SECTIO
N IV. Article 716-2.10 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to read:
Article 71602.10
Nuisance Abatement
716-2.1002 Nuisance abatement. Any excavation or fill which the County Building
Official finds is a menace to life, limb or property or adversely affects the safety, use or stability
of a public way or drainage way or channel is declared to be a public nuisance, and in addition to
any other remedy available under the lave,may be abated pursuant to Article 146.4, (Ords. 99-
46 § 4e 88-88 § 15, 69-59 § 1.)
ORDINANCE 99-46 1
0 Article 716-4.2 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to read;
Article 716-4.2
Required
716402€12 Required-Generally. (a) Except as specib ed in Sections 716-4.202
through 716-4.208, no person shall grade without having a valid permit as provided in this
chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section. 716-4.208, a permit is required for all
subdivisions as defined in Title 9,and all other projects for which a govermrnental agency has
specified a permnit as being required as a condition of approval.
(c) A separate permit is required for work on each site,unless the sites are contiguous
and the entire area is included in the plans accompanying the application.
(d) Grading permits for work on property on which a subdivision or development
requiring approval of a tentative reap is proposed shall not b: issued until reviewed by the public
works department for compliance with the requirements of Title 9.
(e) For grading permits involving one thousand cubic yards(764.6 cubic--neters) ,-.r more
of material not reqpired as part of other entitlement permit,
(1) ?'notice. Before the building inspection department decides any application
pursuant to this article,the building inspection department shall mail or deliver notice of
intent to decide the application pursuant to the notice provisions of Section.26-2.2004.
The notice shall state the last day to request a public hearing on the application(which
shall be not less than ten days after date of mailing or delivery), the general nature of the
application, and the street address, if any,of the property involved or its legal or
boundary description if it has no street address.
(2) Hearing required. If, within ten calendar days after mailing or delivery of the
notice of intent, a written request for public hearing is filed with the building inspection.
department, it shall schedule a.public hearing before the zoning administrator on the
application in accordance with applicable provisions of Chapter 26-2 and assail notice
thereof to the applicant, the owner and any other persons requesting a hearing. (Ords. 99-
46 § 5: 89-33 § 2, 6959 § I (part).)
716-4.204 required n M.Wnor grading excepted.. A grading permit is not required for:
(a) An excavation which.meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Is less than five feet(10524 meters) in depth below natural grade and is
adequately supported by a retaining stricture designed and constructed in accordance
with Division 74;
(2) Does not create a.cut slope greater than seven feet(2.134 meters) in height
and steeper than one vertical to two horizontal; and
(3) Does not exceed two hundred cubic yards (152.92 cubic meters).
(b) A fill which meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Is not intended to support strictures;
(2) Does not obstruct a drainage course;
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(3) Is placed on natural grade that has a slope not steeper than one vertical to five
horizontal;
(4) is less than three feed(13.914 meters) in depth at its deepest point, measured
vertically upward from natural grade to the surface of the fill; and
(5) Does not exceed two hundred cubic yards (152.92 cubic meters).
(c) Minor land leveling for agricultural farming, if the average ground elevation is not
charged more than three Feet(0.914 meters).
(d) Cemetery graves. (Ords. 99-46 § 5: 86-25 § 2, 69-59 § 1 (part).)
716-4.206 required -Types of grading excepteV A grading permit is not
required for;
(a) An excavation below finished grade for basements and footing of structures
authorized by a valid building permit or trench excavations for the purpose of installing
underground utilities, if to be backfilled to natural. grade;
(b) lining, quarrying, excavating,processing, stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel,
aggregate, or clay, for which a permit has been granted by the planning agency,provided
that such operations do not affect the lateral support or increase the stresses in,or
pressure upon., any adjacent or contiguous property;
(c) improvement ofwatercourses and construction of drainage, irrigation., and
domestic water supply systems and facilities performed under the supervision ofthe food
control district, ail agency of the federal or state government, a water or sanitation
district, or an irrigation or reclamation district;
(d) The construction,repair and maintenance of levees for river and local
drainage control perforr-ed by a governmental agency;
(e) defuse and garbage disposal sites controlled by other regulations;
(f) Emergency work, as authorized by the County Building Official, necessary to
protect'Life, limb or property,or to maintain the safety, use or stability of a public way or
drainage way. (Ords. 99-46 § 5: 69-59 § 1 (part).)
71 64.208 Required m Other exceptions. A grading permit is not required for:
(a) Excavations for installation of underground storage tanks where the capacity of the
tank does not exceed twenty thousand gallons (75,700 Liters);
(b) Grading in an isolated, self-contained area if the County Building Official determines
that no danger to private or public property is likely to result from the grading operations;
(c) The structural section of subdivision streets in,tracts for which subdivision
irnprovernent plans have been reviewed by the public works department and the work is being
inspected by that department under Title 9;
(d) Temporary local borrow pits for road materials and top sail for landscaping situated
within a larger ownership being subdivided into smaller tracts„ if the material is being used
entirely within the tracts being subdivided, and if the excavations do not endanger properties
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ORDINANCE 99-46 3
under other ownerships or create a public nuisance or safety hazard. The lard shall be graded to
comply with this division on cessation of excavation within the pit areas;
(e) Temporary stockpiles of top-soil materials required for landscaping lots being graded
in the immediate area for building purposes if the stockpiles are not placed within a public right-
of-way, do not obstruct drainage ways, are not sukiect to erosionn which will cause silting
problems it drainage ways, do not endanger other properties, and do not create a public nuisance
or safety hazard, as determined by the building official. The land shall be graded to comply with
this division after removal of stockpiles;
(f) Fire trails, and access roads to public utility gas and electric transmission lines.
(Orris. 99-46 § 5: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
SECTION, VI. Article 716-4.6 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to read:
Article 716-4.6
Plans and Specifications
716-4.602 Plays and specifications o Required. With each application for a permit and
when required by the County Building Official for enforcement of any provisions of this code,
four(4) sets ofplans and specifications shall be submitted. Except as waived by the County
Building Official for small and unimportant work,the plans shall be prepared and signed by a
civil engineer or architect and shall contain the items set Forth in Sections 716-4.604 - 716-4.608,
plus any additional material which the County Building Official deems necessary to show
conformance of the proposed grading with the requirements of this division and other related
ordinances. (Oras. 99-46 § 6: 69-59 § I (part), 1969,)
716-4.604 Plans and specifications m Contents. Plans and specifications shall contain:
(a) A vicinity sketch or other means of adequately indicating the site location;
(b) Boundary lines of the site;
(c) Each lot or parcel of sand into which the site is proposed to be divided.;
(d) The location of any existing buildings or structures on the property where the work is
to be performed, and the location of any buildings or structures on adjacent lard which may be
affected by the proposed work;
(e) Accurate contours showing the topography of the existing ground; and
(f) Sufficient inforndation to d.enaonstrate compliance with chapters 816-4 and 816-6
(tree preservation). (Oras. 99-46 § 6: 69-59 § I (part), 1969.)
716-4.646 Plans and specifications - Requirements. Plans and specifications shall
also show:
(a) All of the proposed uses of the site and, if the site is to be divided, the proposed use
of each lot or parcel of lard;
(b) Elevations, location, extent and slope of all proposed grading shown by contours,
cross-sections or other means aid location of any rock disposal areas, buttress fills or other
special features to be included it the work;
ORDINAINTICE 99-46 4
(c) Detailed plass of all drainage systems and facilities, walls, cribbing, or other erosion
Protection devices to be constructed in connection with, or as a part of the proposed work,
together with a snap showing the draining area and estimated runoff of the area sued by any
drainage systems or facilities. (Ords. 99-46 § 6: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969,;
716-4.608 Flans and specifications-Statements required. Flans and specifications
shall also contain:
(a) A statement of the quantities of material to be excavated and/or filled and the amount
of such material to the imported to, or exported from the site;
(b) A statement of the estimated starting and completion dates for work covered by the
permit;
(c) A promise signed by the owner, or his authorized agent, that a civil engineer, soil
engineer and/or engineering geologist will be employed to give technical supervision or make
inspections of the work, whenever approval of the plains and issuance of the permit is to be based
on the condition that such professional person be so employed;
(d) Routes of travel to be used for trucks hauling material to and from the site;
(e) Fours and days of work approved by the County Building Official, the Zoning
Administrator, or the appropriate governing body. (Ords. 99-46 § 6: 69-59 § 1 Co- art), 1969.)
SECTIQN, VIII. Article 716-4.8 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to read:
Article 716-4.8
Reports
716-4.802 Reports -Engineering geological. The County Building Official may
require an engineering geologist's investigation and report, based on the most recent plan. The
engineering geological report shall include ars adequate description of the geology of the site and
conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed
development. (Ords. 99-46 § 7: 69-59 § I (part), 1969.)
716-4.804 Reports o Soil, (a) The County wilding Official may require a soil
investigation and report based on the most recent plan.
(b) The preliminary soil report shall be prepared by a sail engineer based upon adequate
test borings or excavations. The report shall indicate the presence of critically expansive soils, or
other soils problems, which if not corrected would lead to defects in structures,buildings or other
improvements; and when it so indicates, it shall farther deport on an investigation of each lot of
the development including recormnended corrective action which is likely to prevent such
defects or damage to each building, structure or improvement to be constructed.
(c) The preliminary soil report shall also contain:
(I) Reports on the suitability of the earth material for construction of stable
embankments and excavation slopes, including those necessary for any artificial or
natural drainage channels;
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(2) Recommendations for construction procedures to obtain required stability;
(3) Maximuun design velocities for any natural or artificial drainage channel; and
(4) Any other recommendations concerning slides, unstable soil conditions,
springs and seepage conditions, erosion control planting, or drainage facilities to enable
proper deveiopment of the site.
(d) The preliminary soil report shall be prepared on eight and one-half inch (2 10
millimeters) by eleven inch(297 millimeters)paper of durable quality and any wags or
documents which accompany the report shall be of a convenient size and scale to fold to eight
and one-half inch(210 millimeters) by eleven inches (297 millimeters). (Ords. 99-46 § 7: 69-59
§ 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.806 Reports a Review. All reports shall be subject to review by the County
Building Official. Supplemental reports and data may be required as he may deem necessary.
recommendations included in the reports and approved by the building official shall be
incorporated in the development plan or specifications. (Ords. 99-46 § 7: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
SEQTIQN.YI-M article 716-4.10 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to read:
Article 716-4.1 0
Fees
716-4.1002 Fees-Generafly. The applicant shall pay the County Building Official the
fees set forth in Sections 716-4.1006$ - 716-4.11316 on applying for a permit. (Ords. 99-46 § S:
69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1006 Fees - Permit. a permit fee is payable on -issuance of a permit; in an
arnou:rt set by fee schedule adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Additional permit fees may be
payable for retaining walls, cribbing, drainage facilities and structures, off-site transportation,
and hauling. (Ords. 9946 § S. 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1010 Fees- Permit transfer. a hermit transfer fee of ten dollars ($10.00) is
payable when transfer of the permit is approved by the Comity wilding Off tial (Ords. 99-46 §
8: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1012 Fees -Penalty. Where work for which a permit is required by this division
is started or proceeded with,prior to issuance of a permit, and a "Notice to Cease Work" or
"Notice to Comply" (NTC)has been issued, an additional fee equal to one hundred (10 3)percent
ofthe total per€mIt fee, shall be paid at the time ofapplication. (Orris. 99-46 § S: 69-59 § 1
(pari), 1969.)
716-4.1014 Fees m Site investigation and evaluation. a site investigation and
evaluation fee of thirty($30.00)dollars shall be paid when a site investigation and evaluation is
requested prior to application for a grading and/or building permit. (Ords. 99-46 § 8: 83-59 § 1
ORDINANCE 9946 6
(part), 1993,)
71.6-461.016 Fees -Refunds. (a) Filing fees,permit transfer fees,penalty fees and site
investifzation fees shall not be reftanded,
(b) In cases of a reduction of planned work,the approval of an amended permit therefor
by the County 13u;iiding Official, and satisfactory completion of the work covered by the perm. it,
the perrnittee may apply to the,County Building Official within thirty days after issuance of the
certificate of coma- letion for a refund of that portion of the permit fee which would not have been
required for a permit based on the revised cost of the work in the amended permit. (Ords. 99-46
§ 8: 69-59 § I (part), 1969.)
SECTION, IX. article 716-4.12 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to read-
Article 716-4.12
Performance Bond
716-4.1202 Performance bond a required.* If the County Building Official determines
that the proposed work involves more than fifty, thousand cubic yards (38,230 Cubic Meters) and
will not be completed before the rainfall months. or that the nature of the proposed vaork is such
that ifleft incomplete it will interfere with any natural or artificial drainage or will endanger
adjoining property or a street, or will create a hazard to human life or any property or street, the
owner shall furnish: a bond, whether cash or corporate surety bond at his option (out five hundred
dollars($500.00) of every bond must be in cash), in a form approves[by the County Counsel or
an instrument or instrurnvnts of credit approved by the County Counsel from one or more
financial institutions subject to regulation by the state or federal government pledging that the
funds necessary to meet the performance are on deposit and guaranteed for payment on demand
and agreeing that the funds designated by the instrument shall become trust funds for the
purposes set forth in the instrument. (Ordsa 99-46 § 9: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969,)
716-4.1204 Performance bond-Amount. (a) The amount of bond shall be based upon
the number of cubic yards (cubic meters) of material in either excavation or fill,whichever is
greater,plus the cost of all drainage and other protective devices or work necessxy to eliminate
geological hazards. That portion of the bond valuation based on the volurne of material in either
excavation or fill shall be computed as set forth in,the following table-
Ten thousand cubic yards (7646 cubic meters) or less, one hundred (100)percent of the
estimated cost of grading work;
Over ten thousand cubic yards (7646 cubic meters), one hundred(100)percent of the
cost of the first ten thousand cubic yards (7646 cubic meters),plus fifty(50)percent of that
portion in excess of ten thousand cubic yards (7646 cubic:meters).
(b) When the rough grading has been completed in conformance with the requirements
For county caunsei,sea Co^tra Costa County Ordnance Code Div.Ch.24-32.
ORD z ASCE 99-46 7
of this code, the County Building Official may at his discretion consent to a proportionate
reduction of the brand to an amount estimated to be adequate to insure completion of the grading
work, site development or planting remaining to be p-r`orrned. The costs referred to in this
section shall be as estimated by the County Building Official. (Ords. 99-45 § 9: 59-59 § L (part),
1969.)
71.64.1.206 Performance bond Q Conditions. Every bond shall include the conditions
that the principal shall comply with all the provisions of this cede, applicable laws and
segs lanons, and all of the terns and conditions of the permit; but no extension of'tir-me under the
permit shall release the surety upon the bond. (Ords. 99-46 § 9; 59-59 § 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1208 Performance bond m Term. The term of each bond shall begin on the date
of its posting and shall end on the satisfactory completion of the terms and conditions of the
permit as evidenced by a certificate of completion, a copy of which will be sent to any surety on
request. (Ords. 9946 § 9s 6959 § 1 (part), 1969,)
716-4x1210 Performance bond a Notice of default. Whenever the County Building
Oflkia? finds that a default has occurred in the performance of any term or condition of any
permit, he shall give written notice thereof to the principal and surety can the bond, stating the
work to be done to achieve a safe and satisfactory condition, its estimated east, and the period of
time he deems reasonable necessary to complete the work. (Ords. 99-46 § 9: 6959 § 1 (part),
1959.)
716-4.1212 Performance bond - Dirty of surety. After receiving a.notice of default, the
surety shall have the required work performed within the time sped fled in the notice. (Ords. 99-
46 § 90 6959 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-401.214 Performance bored Q Disposition of cash bond. if a cash bond has been
posted and the notice of default has been given to the principal, and if the principal does not
comply with the notice within the specified time, the building official may use the deposited cash
to have the required work dune, by contract or other means discretionary with the County
Building Official the balance, if any, of the deposit shall be returned to the depositor when the
work is complete, after deducting the cost of the work. (Ords. 99-46 § 9> 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.121.6 Performance bored o Right of entry of County Building Oficial. (a) lx
the County Building Official Inds that a default has occurred in the perform. ante of any terni or
condition of the permit, the surety or the County Building Official or any person employed or
engaged on behalf of either shall have the right to go can the site to complete the required work or
mare it safe.
(b) No person shall interfere with or obstruct the ingress or egress to or from the sit-by
any authorized representative or agent of any surety or of the county engaged in completing the
work required under the permit or in complying with the terms or conditions of the permit.
(Ords. 9946 § 9, 5959 § 1 (part), 1969.)
€ RDI ANNE 99-46 �
SECTION'X. Article 716-4.14 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to read:
Article 716-4.14
Additional Requirements
rements
716-4.1402 Plan checking. On receiving a properly completed application and
accompanying plans, other data, and twenty-five (25)percent of the total fees, the building
official shall review the a.plication and plans and make the field review to determine site
conditions; and within ten(10) working days of such receipt he shall notify the applicant of the
approval or denial of the permit. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1404 Limitation by applications Tine issuance of a permit shall constitute an
authorization to do only that work which is described or Illustrated on the application for the
permit, or on the development plans and specifications approved by the County Building
Official. (Ards, 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § I (part), 1969.)
7164. 406 Jurisdiction of outer agencies. Grading permits do not relieve the owner of
the responsibility of securing permits or licenses Haat may be required from other departments or
divisions of the governing agencies. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § 1 (part), 19619.)
716-4.1408 Time limits, The permittee shall fully perforin and complete all of the work
required to be done pursuant to the permit within the time limit specified therein or, if no time is
so specil ed, within one (1) year after the date of issuance of the permit. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-
59 § I (part), 1969.)
716-4.1410 Approval conditions. Approval of permits shall be:Wade subject to the
appropriate conditions or reservations required to protect public health, safety, and general
welfare, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Completion of the work within a period approved by the County Building Official;
(b) Cleaning up the area and placating in accordance with approved plans;
(c) Designation of the area in which work may be done;
(d) Designation of the slope of excavation or filling, or the grade and elevation of
excavation or filling;
(e) seasonable provisions for controlling excessive dust;
(f) Hours of operation.;
(g) Safety precautions to guide pedestrian and vehicular traffic in, around, and by the
operation;
(h) Posting of a good and sufficient bond to assure compliance with the conditions;
(1) Other conditions deermd necessary by the County Building Official and based on
accepted engineering practices. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § I (part), 1969.)
716-4.1412 Indemnity clause required. Every permit shall contain(and shall be
deemed to contain.)the following provision: Execution of a "hold harmless" clause on the
ORDINANCE 99-46 9
permit, which shall read as follows:
"By accepting this permit, the pe�nittee, for himself, his contractors, and employees,promises to
save, indemnify and hold hartniess the County of Contra Costa and its employees, agents and
representatives from all liabilities and claims for damages by-reason in injury or death to any
person(s), or damage to property, from-ray cause whatsoever while in, upon or in any way
connected with the work covered by this grading permit, and does f�,,her promise to defend
these indemnitee in any claim or action arising out ofor as a result of the work done under this
Permit." (Ords. 99-46 § 1€: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1414 Approval of application, (a) Applications in which the design meets the
requirements of this division and the construction is deemed not detrimental to adjoining
properties or to the public interest sha"l"=l be approved. When all fees and bonds are pasted., a
pea .it shall be issued, and the approval and issuance shall be noted on the application and plans.
(b) Applications and plans found inadequate or not in compliance with these regulations
shall not be approved until revised to conform to the conditions and-regulations prescribed under
this division. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
7I6-4.1416 Rejection of application.* (a) Hazards: The County Building Official shall
not issue a permit in any case where he finds that the work as proposed by the applicant is likely
to adversely affect the stability of adjoining property or result in the deposition of debris on any
public way or interfere with any existing drainage course or be in an area determined to be
subject to geological hazard. If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the County Building
Official that the hazard can be essentially eliminated by the construction of retaining structures,
buttress falls, drainage devices, or by other means,he may issue the permit with the condition
that such work be performed.
(b) Land Use: The County Building Official shall not issue a grading permit for work
that will not comply with all provisions of Title 8 and any conditions unposed by the planning
agency on approval of the use.
(c) Existing Building or Zoning Code Violations: The County Building Official shall
riot issue a permit under this title if any building or zoning code violations exist on the site.
(d) Rejection and revisions: dejection of the application or plans shall be considered a
denial of the permit. However, denial of a permit based ora insufficient or inadequate plans shall
not preclude the applicant from submitting a revised application or revised plans in connection
with apending application.
(e) Expiration and Renewal: Applications shall be considered pending until a grading
permit is issued, denied, or withdrawn, but an application shall expire ninety(90) days from the
date of its firing. An expired application may be renewed or a new application filed on payment
of a new filing fee. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
7164.1418 Consent of adjacent property owners. Whenever any portion of the work.
=cr appeals from act?or of The Coc:nty SuEding O`flcfai,see Contra Costa County Ordinance Coda§798-2.1005.
ORDINANCE 99-46 10
requires entry onto adjacent property for any reason,the permit applicant shall obtain the written
consent of the adjacent property owner or his authorized representative, and shall file a copy of
the consent with the County Building Official before a permit for such work may be issued.
(Orris. 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § i (part), 1969.)
716-4.142€1 Job plans. When an application is approved and a permit issued, one (1) set
of plans and accompanying documents shall be clearly marked as reviewed and shall be returned
to the applicant. This set shall be Dept available for reference at the job site during grading and
construction. The applicant may furnish additional sets of plans and documents for notation as
reviewed for return to the applicant for his use. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1422 posting required. The permit shall be posted securely in a conspicuous
location on the stile. (Orris. 99-46 § 1£1; 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1424 Amendment. (a) .All changes in the plans, grades, or extent of work shall
be submitted to the County Building Official for written approval and incorporation into the
permit, accompanled by any necessary fees, before any change in the approved work is begun.
The County Building Official may amend the permit to approve altered plans, or may deny
approval of the changes.
(b) Failure to obtain prior approval for any change in the work shah be cause for the
County building Official to order suspension of all work until approval is obtained, and may
result in revocationn of the permit if he deems the changes will increase the hazard to adjoining
properties or public roads, or otherwise be detrimental to public welfare. (Oras. 99-46 § 10. 69-
53 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1426 Time extension. Before the expiration of a permit,the applicant may apply
for an extension of time in which to complete the work. One (1) extension of time may be
granted by the County Building Official if in his judgment the public welfare is not unpaired.
the extension shall be for a period the County wilding Official deems appropriate, but,-not
longer than one (1)year. Denial of an extension shall not preclude the perrnittee from applying
for a new permit for the balance of the work, subject to conditions the building official deems
appropriate. .The applicant shall file the surety's written consent to any extension of time before
approval is effective. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1428 Transfer. (a) Any transfer of a permit from the permittee to another person
shall be ineffective and void unless approved by the County Building Official.
. (b) The transferee shall agree to comply with the requirements and conditions of the
original permit and to any modification thereof that may be required because of changes in the
condition of the site or change in plans since the permit was issued. The transferee shall furnish
the required sureties before the transfer of the permit will be approved.. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-59
§ 1 (part), 1969.)
716-4.1430 Suspension and revocation. (a) Grounds: A permit may be either
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suspended or revoked if the County Building Official finds that;
(1) Conditions at the site vary appreciably from those shown and stated in the
application and development plans;
(2) Grading or construction does not conform to the approved plans, grades or
other conditions of the pe-=it;
(3) Cessation of work before completion has left the site in a condition hazardous
to the public or to the adjacent properties, and the permittee has not complied with
reasonable requirements for completion of the work within the time specified in the
permit or an approved extension of time;
(4) The permittee does not comply with reasonable requirements to safeguard the
workmen, the public, or other persons acting in a lawful manner, during grading or
construction operations,
(5) In transporting materials or in the operation of equipment`hhe applicant causes
materials or litter to encroach, obstruct, or be deposited on pavement or in drainage
channels within the public night-of-way, or causes unauthorized obstruction or diversion
of drainage channels within the site area; or
(6) Failure to have a qualified inspector working under the soil engineer on the
site during grading or construction when required.
(b) Procedure; The County Building Official shall suspend or revoke a permit by
making a written finding and order, and he may seize the permit and/or make appropriate
notations on it of the suspension or revocation. Upon the written order of the building official,
any suspended permit may be either reinstated or revoked.
(c) Effect of Revocation: Whenever a permit has been revoked, work on the site shall
not begin again until a new application incorporating the necessary revisions in plans or methods
of operation required to fulfill the intent of this division and in accordance with these regulations,
has been approved by the County Building Official. (Ords. 99-46 § 10: 69-59 § 1 (kart), 1969.)
716-4.1432 Notice of stop work. Or.issuance of a written notice to cease work, the
permittee shall immediately cause all grading and hauling connected therewith to cease until
written permission is received from the County Building Official allowing the pert ittee to
proceed after correcting the objectionable conditions or operations to eliminate the hazard or
encroachment and to prevent recurrence of the situation. (Ords. 9946 § 10: 69-59 § b (part),
1969,)
5EQ!!Q= Chapter 7166 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to read
Chapter 7166
Control of Work.
716-6.002 County inspection. The County Building Official and other authorized
county representatives may, with the consent of the owner or permittee or as allowed by the
terms of the permit, enter the site at all tines to inspect its condition and the methods of
ORDINANCE 99-46 12
operation and to check or test any feature or operation involved in fulfilling the conditions of the
pe_-unit. (Ords. 99-46 § 11: 69-59 § I (part), 1969.)
716-6.004 Supervised or regular development work defined. All work involving a
fill untended to support structures, or grading where the County Building Official determines
special conditions or unusual construction hazards exist, shall be performed under the inspection
of civil engineer and/or soil engineer and shall be designated "su=pervised development work,'
Work other than supervised development shall be designated "regular development work."
(Drew 99-46 § 11: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
71.6-6.006 Regular development requirements. (a) The County Building Official.
upon notification-rorr?the permittee or his agent, shall inspect the work at the following stages
of the work and shall either approve the portion then completed or shall notify the permittee or
his agent wherein it fails to comply with the requirements of this division:
(1) Initial: When the site has been cleared of vegetation and unapproved-ill and
has been scarified„ benched or otherwise prepared and before any fall is placed;
(2) Rough: When rough grading has been completed and approximate final
elevations have been established; drainage terraces, swales and other drainage devices
graded ready for paving; and beans installed at the top of slopes;
(3) Final: `When work has been completed, all drainage devices, systems and
facilities installed and slope planting established.
(b) In addition to the called inspect=ions specified above,the County Building Official
may:
(1) Make such other inspections as he deems necessary to determz ine that the
work is being performed in cornpliance with the requirements of this division; and.
(2) require investigations and reports by a soil engineer and/or engineering
geologist. (Ords. 99-46 § 11: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
71.6-6.008 Supervised development requirements. (a) It shall be the responsibility of
the soil engineer and/or civil engineer to inspect the operations and provide qualified full-time
inspection,to assure compliance of the work with the approved development plans and with the
requirements of this division. Periodic,progress report shall be submitted as required by the
building official and shall certify in writing to the satisfactory completion of work specified in.
Section 716-6.006.
(b) The soil engineer shall submit compaction data and soil engineering
recon endations made during the development operation to the County wilding Oficial.
(c) The civil engineer shall submit inspection reports regarding drainage facilities, lot
drainage, finish grades, to the building official.
(d) The engineering geologist shall subunit inspections reports regarding geological
conditions to the building official. (Ords. 99-46 § 11: 69-59 § I (part), 1969.)
716-6.010 Notification of noncompliance. If the soil or civil engineer finds that the
work is not in conformance with this division or with the plass approved by the County Building
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Official, or with good accepted practices, he shall immediately notify the permittee and the
building official in writing of the nonconformity and of the corrective measures to be taken.
(Ords. 99-46 § 11; 69¢59 ), 1969.)
716-6.012 Termination of services. If the civil engineer or the soil engineer or the
geologist is relieved of or otherwise terminates his duties prior to completion of the work shown
on the grading plans,he shall report the fact in writing to the County:wilding Oficial within
forty-eight(48)hours with a report on the status of the work.. (Ords. 99- 46 § 11.0 69--59 § 1
(part), 1969.)
71666,014 Safety precautions. in addition to the requirements of the permit, the
Perm, ittee shall comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations of the state and county, and
regulations ofthe State Departmsent of Industrial Relations, Industrial Accident ornmission,
relating to the character of the work, equipment, and labor personnel involved in the project.
(Ords. 99¢46 § 11: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
116-6.016 Cessation of work. If the applicant ceases work for any reason before the
work is completed,he shall take all.necessary steps to leave the premises in a condition that will
be safe and will not cause damage to adjoining properties or to the public roads or to any natural
or artificial drainage facilities through erosion of materials, landslides, or ether instability of
slopes and materials. (Ords. 99.46 § 11. 69-59 § 1 (pant), 1969.)
716-6.018 Completion of work. The County Building Of icial shall issue a certificate
of completion upon satisfactory completion of work under an approved permit. (Ords. 99-46 §
11: 6959 § 1 (part), 1969.)
SECI NT Article 715-8.2 of the County Ordinance Code is am, ended to read:
Article 716-8.2
Excavations
716-8.202 Excavations%Maximum slope. Cuts shall not be steeper in slope than€sne
vertical to two horizontal Mess the applicant furnishes a soil engineering or an engineering
geology report, or both, certifying that the site has been investigated and giving an opinion that a
cut at a steeper slope will be stable and not create a hazard to public or private property. The
County Building Official may require the excavation to be made with a cut face flatterin slope
than one vertical to two horizontal if he finds it necessary for stability and safety. (Ords. 9946 §
12. 69-59 § 1 (part), 1.969.)
716-8.204 Excavations -Drainage terraces, Cut slopes exceeding forty(40) feet in
vertical height shall have drainage terraces not less than five(5) feet(1.524 meters)in width,
measured from the outer edge of the terrace to the invert of the drain, at vertica intervals not
exceeding thirty(30) feet(9.144 meters) except that where only one such terrace is required it
O INTA'TNTCE 9945 14
shall be located at rnid-height. For cut slopes exceeding once hundred (100) feet (30.48 meters) in
vertical height, the drainage terrace near mid-height shall be not'less than twelve (12) feet(3.657
meters) in width. Design and construction of drainage terraces shall conform to the requirements
of Section 716-8.602 - 716-8.614. (Ords. 99-46 §12: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-8.2€36 Excavations Conformance to existing terrain. Cant slopes shall be wounded
off at the top and toe to blend and conform to existing terrain. (Ords. 99-46 § 12: 69-59 § 1
(part), 1969.)
716-8.208 Excavations m Variations. Variations from the regulations in Sections 716-
8.202 - 716-8.206 may be allowed by the County Building Official if they will provide
equivalent safety, stability, and protectionn against erosion, as recommended by a soil engineer or
engineering geologist. (Ords. 99-46 §12 : 69-59 § I (part), 1969.)
SECTIO X111. Ai.-ticle 716-8.4 of;-,be County Ordinance Code is amended to read:
Article 716-8.4
Fills
715.8802 Fills -Compaction. ExceDt as provided below, ail fills shall be compacted
throughout their fall extent to a minimum of ninety(9 a)percent of maximum density. Field
density shall be determined by a method acceptable to the building official (Ords. 9-46 § 13:
69-59 § 1 art), 1969.)
716-8.404 Pills - Special compaction. Compaction may be reduced to eighty-five(85)
percent of maximum density, as determined by the above test, within the outer eight(8) inches
(203.3 millimeters) of fill shape surfaces when such compaction is provided by grid rolling or
equivalent ln.eans. (Ords. 99- 46 § 13: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
71698.406 Fills-Nonstructural. Fills not intended to support structures, subdivision
streets or improvements need not be compacted to these standards if the County Building
Oficial deteninin.es that such compaction is unnecessary as a safety measure. In making this
determination,the County Building Oficial may require that an investigation be made by an
approved soil testing agency to establish the characteristics of the soil, the amount of settlement
to be expected and the susceptibility of the soil to erosion or slippage. (Ords. 99- 46 § 13: 69-59
§ 1 (part), 1969.)
715-8®408 Fills -Planted slopes. Slope surfaces may be prepared for planting by
scariffying,by addition of top soil, or by other methods, ii such loose material does not exceed a
depth of three(3) inches (76.2 millimeters) and said slopes otherwise comply with the
requirements of Sections 716-8.4€32 - 716-8.424. (Orris. 99-46 § 13: 6959 § 1 (mart), 1969.)
715-8>41.0 Fills -Preparation of ground. The natural ground surface shall be prepared
€ RDINANCE 99-46 is
to receive fill by removing vegetation or other incompetent material. There the slope of the
natural grade is one vertical to five (5)horizontal or steeper,the fill shall be supported on
belches cut into competent material. (Ords. 99-46 § 13; 69-59 § j (part), 1969.)
71.6-8.412 Fills a Slope. Compacted fill shall not create an exposed slope surface steeper
than one (1) vertical to two (2)horizontal. The County Building Official,may require a flatter
slope if necessary for stability and safety, Slopes of ff€1:s which are not compacted in accordance
with Sections 716-8.402 0 716-8.408 shall not exceed three horizontal tib one vertical. (Orris. 99-
46 § 13: 69-59 § I (part), 1969.)
716-8.414 Fills -Material. No orgatnic or other reducible material shall be incorporated
in fills° Except as recommended by the soil engineer and approved by the Oo€ ty uildir€g
Of fc al rao rocl{or similar irredac?b e material with a max um dimension greater than eight(8)
inches (203.2 rrilli€r�eters) shall be burned or placed within forty-eight(48) inches(249,4
millimeters) of finish grade. (Orris. 9946 § 13: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-8<416 Fills ®Drainage terraces. Fill slopes exceeding thirty(3 0) feet(9.144
meters) in vertical height shall have drainage terraces not less than f€v; (5) feet(1.524meters) in
width,measured from the outer edge of the terrace to the invert of the drain;, at vertical intervals
not exceeding twenty-five(25)feet(7.62 meters) except that where only one such terrace is
required it shall be located at mid-height. For fill slopes exceeding one hundred(1 t; ) feet(34.8
meters) in vertical height, the drainage terrace near mid-height shall be not less tdear€twelve(11.2)
feet(3,6578 meters; in width. Design and construction.of drainage terraces shall conform to the
regiirements of Sections 716-8.6€ 2 e 716-8.614. (Ords. 99-46 § 13: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716¢8.418 Fills s Slopes to receive fills Where fill is to be placed above the top of an
existing or proposed cit or natural slope steeper than one (1) vertical to three(3)horizontal,the
toe of the fill shall be set back ftom,the top edge sof the slope a minimum distance of six(6)feet,
(1.829 meters)measured horizontally or such other distance as-may be specifically reco€ n ended
by a soil engineer or engineering geologist and approved by the County Building Official, pills
shall not toe out on slopes steeper than one(1)vertical to three(3)horizontal. (Ords. 99 46 §
13. 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716@8.424 Fills m Conformance to existing terrain. Fill slopes shall be tapered into the
existing terrain at; the toe and shall be rounded off'at the top. (Ords. 99®46 § 13. 69¢59 § 1 (part),
1969.)
716-8.422 Fills A Slope location and setbacks. (a) The property line of any proposed or
existing site or parcel located within the grading project shall be located at the top of the slope or
along any slope drainage terrace,
(b) Excavation and fill slopes shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet((1.914
teeters)plus one-fifth the vertical height of the slope froom the project boundary lire wvit. a
maxi �Um.often(1€1) feet(3,048meters).
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(c) Buildings and strictures shall be set back from excavation or fill slopes a minimum
of four(4) feet(1.219 meters)plus one-fifth the vertical height ofthe slope, with a maximum of
tern(10) feet(3.048 meters). (Ords. 99-46 § 13: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-80424 Fills -Variations. Variations from.the regaalations in Sections 716-8.402 -
716-8.422 may be allowed by the County Building Official if they will provide equivalent safety,
stability, and protection against erosion, as recomrrended by a soil engineer or engineering
geologist. (Ords, 99-46 § 1169-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
SECTION XIV. Article 716-8.6 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to read:
Article 716-8.6
Drainage
716-8.602 Drainage- General.* Storm drainage structures, systems and facilities shall
be provided as required by the County Building Official and in accordance with standard
vecifications on file in the building inspection department. Design shall be in accordance with
recognized principles of hydraulics. (Ords. 99-46 § 14: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-8>604 Drainage -Disposals All drainage facilities shall be designed to carry surface
waters to the nearest practical street, storm drain, or natural watercourse, approved by the County
Building Of tial as a safe place to discharge such waters, if the drainage device discharges onto
natural ground, rip-rap or a similar energy dissipator may be required. (Ords. 99-46 § 14: 69-59
§ 1 (part), 1969,)
716-8.606 Drainage- Site drainages Graded building sites (building pads) shall have a
minimum slope of two percent towards a public street or drainage facility approved to receive
storm.waters. A lesser slope may be approved by the County Building Off ciai for sites graded
in relatively flat terrain, or where special drainage provisions are made, when he finds such
modification will not result in unfavorable drainage conditions. (Ords. 99-46 § 14: 69-59 § 1
(part), 1969.)
716-88608 Drainage-Terrace. (a) All swales or ditches on drainage terraces shall have
a uniform longitudinal grade of not less than.one(1)percent nor more than three (3)percent and
a minimum.depth of one foot(0.305 meters) at the deepest part. Such terraces shall drain into a
paved getter,pipe or approved watercourse adequate to convey the water to a safe disposal area..
(b) The drainage terrace shall be provided with a lined ditch., if required by the soil
engineer for stability or prevention cif erosion: The lured ditch shall be constructed with a 5%
minimum slope to provide self cleaning. (Ords. 99-46 § 14: § 1 (pa.t), 1998,)
For drs!nsgs perrHts,see Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Ch. 30317-4.
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716-8.610 Drainage m Overflow protection. Berms, swales or other devices shall be
provided at the top of cut or fill slopes to prevent surface waters from flowing over or onto, and
damaging the face of the slope. Special drainage provisions shall be made where a building or
structure exists within five(5) feet (1.524 meters)of the top of slope. (Ords. 99-465 § 14: 69-
59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
71698.612 Drainage-Maintenance. The permittee and/or owner shall maintain
drainage facilities, in conformance with the requireents of this division, during and after
construction. (Ords. 99-46 § 14: 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
71.6-8.614 Drainage-Variations. Variations from the regulations in Sections 716-
8.602 - 7165-8.612 may be allowed by the County Building Official if they will provide
equivalent safety, stability, and protection against erosion, as recommended by a one (1)vertical
to three (3') horizontal soil engineer or engineering geologist and recommended by the county
flood control district. (Ords. 99-46 § 14; 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
SECTION7XV. article 715-8.113 ofthe County Ordinance Code is amended to read.:
Article 716-8.1 0
Miscellaneous Provisions
71.6-8.1002 Work during rainfall€ onths. Excavation, grading or construction of fills
may be prohibited by the County building official &wring the months in which he finds that
rainfall will likely preclude compliance with these requirements. (Ords. 99-46 § 15: 69-59 § 1
(part), 1969.)
716-8.1004 Work hours. if operations under the permit are within five hundred(500)
fee:(152.4 meters) of residential or commercial occupancies, except as otherwise provided by
conditions of approval for the project, grading operations shall be limited to weekdays and to the
fours,between 7;30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., except that maintenance and service work on equipment
may be performed at any time. (Orris. 99-46 § 15: 69-59 § 1 (past), 1969.)
716-8.1006 Encroachments on rights-of-way. Encroachment of operations on public
rights-of-way without ars encroachment permit from the governing body is prohibited except for
hauling of legal loads by vehicles permitted by law to operate on public roads. (Ords. 99-46 §
15; 69-59 § 1 (part), 1969.)
716-8.1008 Nuisances. Operations shall be controlled to prevent nuisances to public and
private ownerships because of dust, drainage, removal of natural support of land and structures;
encroachment,noise, and/or vibration.. (Ords. 99-46 § 15; 69-59 § 1 (past), 1969.)
71.6-8.1010 Explosives. Blasting or other use of explosives shall be conducted in
accordance with regulations by the board of supervisors, the State Fire Marshall, and local fire
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authorities. (Ords. 99¢46 § 15: 6959 § I (part), 1969.)
716-8.1012 Responsibility of permittee. (a) Compliance with Plans and this Division:
the permittee, his agent, contractor or employee, shall carry out the proposed work only in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications and in compliance with all the
requirements of this division.
(b) Inspections: In performing regular development work it shall be the responsibility of
the permittee to notify the County Building Official at beast one working day in advance so that
the inspections required by Sections 716-6.1102 - 716-6.€112 can be made.
(c) ?rotection ob utilities: During grading operations the per_nittee shall be responsible
for the prevention of damage to any public utilities or services.
(d) Temporary Erosion Control: The per-mittee shall effect and maintain precautionary
measures necessary to protect adjacent watercourses and public or private property from damage
by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud or debris originating from the side. (Ords. 99-46 §
15: 69-59 § l (part), 1969.)
716-8,1. 114 Reports required- Final approval. The County Building Oficial may
require the following reports, and shall not finally approve any development or work Until all
required maps and reports have been submitted and approved:
(a) A final report by the civil engineer certifying that all grading, lot drainage and
drainage facilities have been completed and the slope planning installed in conformance with the
approved plans and the requirements ofthis code with a final contour snap if the work is not in
substantial conformity with the approved pians;
(b) A report by the soil engineer including the recommended soil bearing capacity, a
statement as to the expansive qualities of the soil, and summaries of field and laboratory tests.
The location of such tests and the limits of the compacted fill shah be shown on a final plan
which shall also show by plan and cross-section the location:of any subdrains, rock disposal
areas and/or buttress fills involved in the work:
(c) An engineering geologist's report based on the final contour map including specific
approval of the grading as affected by geological factors. The report shall include a revised
geologic map and cross-sections, with recommendations regarding the location of buildings or
sewage disposal systems. (Ords. 99-46 § 15: 6959 § 1 (past), 1969.)
716-8.1016 Evaluation of existing fill. The County Building Official may reciuire the
submission of a preliminary sail investigation report and/or engineering geologicai report before
issuing a building permit for a structure to be placed on any fill or embankanent constructed
before.August 119 1969, or excepted from the requirement for a grading permit, or on any other
lot or parcel on which critically expansive soils, slide conditions, or other soils, or geologic
hazards exist or may reasonably be anticipated to exist. If the County Building Official
deter nines that the action recommended in this report is likely to prevent structural damage to
the proposed structure, he shall approve the report and the recommended action contained in the
report shall become a part of the required construction as a condition of the permit. (Ords. 99-46
§ 15, 6959 § I (part), 1969.)
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716-8.1018 Site evaluation and investigation. (a) The County Building Official may
conduct a field investigation and site evaluation of a lot or parcel prior to application for a
grading and/or building permit if the owner submits a written request and the fed required by
Section 711 5-4.1 X314.
(b) The investigation shall determine what information, engineering data or plans will be
required to be submitted with the application for grading and/or building permits and under ghat
conditions the permits would be issued.
(c) No Fees or written request will be necessary after an application dor a building and/or
grading per m it has been accepted or if the County Building Official initiates the field
investigation.. (Ords. 99-46 § 15: 69-59 4 1 (part), 1969.)
SECTION 1. EF CTIVE_DA`I'E. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after passage,
and within 15 days after passage shall be published Cance with the names of supen7isors voting for
and against it in the r A COSTA E s , a newspaper pF blisl�ed in this Co€�r ty.
251.23 & 251124]
PASSED on. October 12, 1999 , by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS GICIA, JILKEMA, GERBER, GESAULNIrR
,NOES: N.0 N E
AESE' T: SUPERVISOR CANCIAMILLA
ABSTA11NI: IN 0 N E
ATTEST: PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board and-bounty Administrator ,
r"
f`,i deputy Board C air'
DDS/jh
!:\STAFFGRAD1NG.WPD
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