Plans shall be drawn to scale (minimum sheet size 18 inches by 24 inches), and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and the extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this chapter and all relevant laws and regulations. The plans shall include but not be limited to the following information, in writing and/or diagrams as required by the Planning Director
| (1) A statement as to the specific intentions or ultimate purpose for which the grading is being done. |
| (2) A statement as to the specific intentions or ultimate purpose for which the grading is being done. |
| (3) Property lines and contours of the existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage, and delineation of hillsides or slope areas of 20 percent or more. |
| (4) Limiting dimensions, elevations or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, and proposed drainage channels and related construction. |
| (5) Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work, together with a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains. The location of any ravines and drainage courses and the pathway of offsite drainage shall be indicated. |
| (6) Location of buildings or structures on the property where the work is to be performed and the approximate location of buildings or structures on adjacent land owned by other owners which is within 15 feet of the property line or which may be affected by the proposed operations. |
| (7) A statement of the quantity of excavation and fill. |
| (8) Specifications, if required, shall contain information covering construction and material requirements. |
| (9) A stormwater pollution control plan and erosion prevention measures for all surfaces exposed or expected to be exposed during grading activities, in accordance with the requirements of the erosion control ordinance (Chapter 16.22 SCCC) and runoff and pollution control ordinance (Chapter 7.79 SCCC) shall accompany every proposed grading plan; including information about whether a land clearing permit or a winter grading operations permit is also being requested for the grading activity pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 16.22 SCCC. |
| (10) Revegetation proposal for all surfaces exposed or expected to be exposed during grading activities. |
| (11) Name and address of the owner(s). |
| (12) Assessor’s parcel number(s) of the property on which the work is to be done. |
| (13) Location of on-site trees. |
| (14) When required by the Planning Director, each application for a grading permit shall be accompanied by supporting data consisting of a soil engineering report and/or engineering geology report. The soil engineering report shall include data regarding the nature, distribution and strength of existing soils; conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures; design criteria for corrective measures when necessary; and opinions and recommendations covering adequacy of sites to be developed by the proposed grading. The engineering geology report shall include an adequate description of the geology of the site, conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed development, and opinions and recommendations covering the adequacy of sites to be developed by the proposed grading. Recommendations included in the reports and accepted by the Planning Director shall be incorporated in the grading plans and specifications. |
| (15) When required by the Planning Director because it appears that the location of the property line may be in question in connection with the proposed grading, a parcel survey or other boundary evidence deemed necessary by the Planning Director shall be provided. |
***After review by staff, additional information and/or plan revisions may be requested to clarify the proposed scope of work and ensure that this work meets County Code requirements. To assist the preparer, a grading plan checklist is available that provides a more detailed list of plan check requirements. If desired, this checklist may be completed by the preparer and included with the grading permit application materials to help guide staff to the necessary information during plan check.