§ 13-6. Grading permit application.

(a)

Application for Grading Permit: Each application for a permit that is required by this article shall be made by the property owner or his authorized agent to the director on a form furnished for that purpose and shall be accompanied by a permit application fee and environmental review fee as set forth in the Butte County Master Fee Schedule.

(b)

Application Content: An application for a permit shall include the following information:

(1)

An accurate location map showing the relation of the project to the nearby community.

(2)

An accurate plot plan showing the exterior boundaries of the area affected, and the location of any buildings.

(3)

A description of the work to be done together with the materials to be used thereon, including depth of fills, height of cuts, proposed spoils location for any excess excavation, and estimated volumes in cubic yards of excavation and fill.

(4)

The location of all drainage to and from the site and the location of culverts and natural watercourses.

(5)

A relocation plan for existing waterway or drainage facilities proposed to be altered.

(6)

Details of proposed drainage structures.

(7)

A description of the methods to be used for erosion and sediment control.

(8)

The locations of anticipated stockpile areas.

(9)

Other pertinent information, as requested by the director.

(10)

When the total excavation plus the total fill exceeds ten thousand (10,000) cubic yards, a detailed engineering plan and specifications, soils engineering report, and erosion and sediment control plan, prepared and signed by a licensed civil engineer, will be submitted pertaining to applications involving one (1) or more of the following:

(i)

Cuts or fills exceeding fifteen (15) feet in height.

(ii)

Existing average slopes exceeding twenty percent (20%).

(Ord. No. 2680, § 2, 4-26-88; Ord. No. 2738, § 1, 3-7-89; Ord. No. 4011, § 1, 12-8-09)