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GRADING
The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance.
SECTION J101
GENERAL
J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter apply to grading,
excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and
embankments. Where conflicts occur between the technical
requirements of this chapter and the soils report, the soils report
shall govern.
J101.2 Flood hazard areas. The provisions of this chapter
shall not apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construc-
tion, including fills and embankments, in floodways within
flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3 or in flood
hazard areas where design flood elevations are specified but
floodways have not been designated, unless it has been demon-
strated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed
in accordance with standard engineering practice that the pro-
posed work will not result in any increase in the level of the
base flood.
SECTION J102
DEFINITIONS
J102.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this appendix chapter,
the terms, phrases and words listed in this section and their
derivatives shall have the indicated meanings.
BENCH. A relatively level step excavated into earth material
on which fill is to be placed.
COMPACTION. The densification of a fill by mechanical
means.
CUT. See Excavation.
DOWN DRAIN. A device for collecting water from a swale or
ditch located on or above a slope, and safely delivering it to an
approved drainage facility
EROSION. The wearing away of the ground surface as a result
of the movement of wind, water or ice.
EXCAVATION. The removal of earth material by artificial
means, also referred to as a cut.
FILL. Deposition of earth materials by artificial means.
GRADE. The vertical location of the ground surface.
GRADE, EXISTING. The grade prior to grading.
GRADE, FINISHED. The grade of the site at the conclusion
of all grading efforts.
GRADING. An excavation or fill or combination thereof.
KEY. A compacted fill placed in a trench excavated in earth
material beneath the toe of a slope.
SLOPE. An inclined surface, the inclination of which is
expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.
TERRACE. A relatively level step constructed in the face of a
graded slope for drainage and maintenance purposes.
SECTION J103
PERMITS REQUIRED
J103.1 Permits required. Except as exempted in Section
J103.2, no grading shall be performed without first having
obtained a permit therefor from the building official. AA grading
permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or
other structures.
J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for
the following:
1. Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided
there is no danger to the public, and that such grading
will not adversely affect adjoining properties.
2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted un-
der this code.
3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpil-
ing rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay controlled by
other regulations, provided such operations do not affect
the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses
in, soil on adjoining properties.
7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction
of a registered design professional.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix
shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be
done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or
any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
SECTION J104
PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMITTALS
J104.1 Submittal requirements. In addition to the provisions
of Section 105.3, Appendix Chapter 1, the applicant shall state
the estimated quantities of excavation and fill.
J104.2 Site plan requirements. In addition to the provisions
of Section 106, Appendix Chapter 1, a grading plan shall show
the existing grade and finished grade in contour intervals of
sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work
and show in detail that it complies with the requirements of this
code. The plans shall show the existing grade on adjoining
properties in sufficient detail to identify how grade changes
will conform to the requirements of this code.
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