Section J103.1 of Appendix J of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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 City Engineer or Building Official. A grading permit shall be required for all grading operations resulting in the alteration of the existing storm water flow pattern. A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls and other structures.
(Ord. 3316 § 1 (part), 2022).