Except as otherwise provided in this section, the grading of the proposed subdivision and the construction of any improvements thereon shall not begin until the City Engineer has approved the improvement plans or the proposed construction. The City Engineer may approve the initiation of “stage grading” in accordance with the provisions of Section 7-3.06 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of this Code (Grading) if, in his judgment, the improvement plans and final map are nearly ready for approval.
(Ord. 744-NS, eff. April 17, 1980)