(a) If the County Official suspects that proposed grading may involve jurisdictional waters of the United States (as defined in Section 328.3 of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations), the County Official may defer approval of grading plans or improvement plans until the applicant obtains and submits to the County Official either evidence that an appropriate permit has been issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1251 et seq.) authorizing the grading, or a statement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, certifying that such permit is not required.
(b) If the County Official suspects that proposed grading may involve a river, stream or lake (as referenced in Fish and Game Code Section 1603), the County Official may defer approval of grading or improvement plans until the applicant obtains and submits to the County Official evidence that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has determined that Section 1602 has been complied with.
(c) No permit or approval pursuant to this Chapter shall constitute authorization for grading in violation of any local, state or federal law, including in particular the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1251 et seq.) or Chapter 6 of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code.
(Added by Ord. No. 9547 (N.S.), effective 5-9-03; amended by Ord. No. 10705 (N.S.), effective 1-8-21)