The grading ordinance sets forth rules and regulations to control land disturbances, landfill, soil storage, pollution, and erosion and sedimentation resulting from construction activities. The grading ordinance establishes procedures for issuance, administration and enforcement of permits for such activities. Any grading within the city limits of the city shall conform to provisions of the grading ordinance and other applicable provisions of the city code, including but not limited to, the latest edition of the city standard specifications for public works construction, Sacramento city/county drainage manual, and city manual of standards and improvement standards.
The director shall adopt a manual of standards entitled "Administrative and Technical Procedures Manual for Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control" setting forth the administrative procedures and technical requirements necessary to implement the provisions of the grading ordinance. The director shall have the authority to change, update or revise this manual as necessary at his or her sole discretion, to implement the provisions of the grading ordinance. (Prior code § 9.31.1503)