Section 492.8 - Grading Design Plan(a) For the efficient use of water, grading of a project site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff, and water waste. A grading plan shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package. A comprehensive grading plan prepared by a civil engineer for other local agency permits satisfies this requirement. (1) The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished configurations and elevations of the landscape area including: (A) height of graded slopes;(E) stormwater retention improvements, if applicable.(2) To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that project applicants: (A) grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and does not drain on to non-permeable hardscapes;(B) avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil; and(C) avoid soil compaction in landscape areas.(3) The grading design plan shall contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the grading design plan" and shall bear the signature of a licensed professional as authorized by law.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 23, § 492.8
1. New section filed 9-10-2009; operative 9-10-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 37). Note: Authority cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
1. New section filed 9-10-2009; operative 9-10-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 37).