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Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS
Title 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 RESERVED
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 RESERVED
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 RESERVED
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 15.04 CONSTRUCTION CODES ADOPTED
Chapter 15.08 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Chapter 15.12 GRADING AND EXCAVATION CODE
15.12.010 Title reference to code.
15.12.020 Grading manual.
15.12.030 Purpose and intent.
15.12.040 Scope.
15.12.050 Definitions.
15.12.060 Grading permits required - Exceptions.
15.12.070 Grading permit - Paving.
15.12.080 Grading permit - Watercourse alternation.
15.12.090 Excavation blasting permit.
15.12.100 Types of grading permits.
15.12.110 Powers and duties of the city official.
15.12.120 Hazardous conditions.
15.12.130 Grading board of appeals.
15.12.140 Separate permits required for each site.
15.12.150 Permit application.
15.12.160 Plans and specifications.
15.12.170 Information on plans and specifications.
15.12.180 Soil engineering and engineering geology reports.
15.12.190 Issuance, expiration and renewal.
15.12.200 Denial of permit.
15.12.210 Time of grading operations.
15.12.220 Responsibility of permittee.
15.12.230 Protection of adjoining property.
15.12.240 Import and export of earth material.
15.12.250 Grading plan check fees.
15.12.260 Grading permit fees.
15.12.270 Cost recovery fee.
15.12.280 Bonds.
15.12.290 Cuts.
15.12.300 Fills.
15.12.310 Setbacks.
15.12.320 Drainage and terracing.
15.12.330 Asphalt concrete pavement.
15.12.340 Erosion control.
15.12.350 Erosion control plans.
15.12.360 Erosion control maintenance.
15.12.370 Grading inspection.
15.12.380 Grading requirements.
15.12.390 Notification of noncompliance.
15.12.400 Transfer of responsibility for approval.
15.12.410 Site inspection by the city official.
15.12.420 Special inspections.
15.12.430 Final reports.
15.12.440 Notification of completion.
15.12.450 Violations - Penalties.
Chapter 15.16 MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL AGREEMENTS
Chapter 15.20 MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM
Chapter 15.24 MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE NUMBERING
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15.12.400   Transfer of responsibility for approval.
If the civil engineer, the soil engineer, the engineering geologist, the testing agency, or the grading contractor of record are changed during the course of the work, the work shall be stopped unless: (1) the owner submits a letter of notification verifying the change of the responsible professional; and (2) the new responsible professional submits in writing that he has reviewed all prior reports and/or plans (specified by date and title) and work performed by the prior responsible professional and that he concurs with the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and is satisfied with the work performed. He may modify or revise recommendations and/or specifications of work performed if accompanied by supporting data and approved by the city official. He must state that he assumes all responsibility within his purview as of a specified date. All exceptions must be justified to the satisfaction of the city official.
Exception: Where clearly indicated that the firm, not the individual engineer and/or geologist, is the contracting party, the designated engineer or geologist may be reassigned and another engineer and/or geologist within the firm may assume responsibility. (Ord. 48, 1990)
15.12.410   Site inspection by the city official.
A.   Prior to the approval of any building or grading plans and specifications, the city official may inspect the site to determine that the plans and specifications are current and reflect existing conditions.
B.   The permittee or his agent shall notify the city official when the grading operations specified in Subarticle 14 of the grading manual are ready for inspection.
C.   If the inspector finds the soil or other conditions not as stated in the approved plans and soil or geology reports or as in additional information which was required for issuance of the grading permit, he may, using reasonable judgment, refuse to allow further work until approval is obtained for a revised grading plan which will conform to the conditions.
D.   The provisions of Section 202(d), Stop Orders, of the Uniform Building Code shall apply to all grading work and whenever the city official determines that any work does not comply with the terms of a permit, or this code, or that the soil or other conditions are not stated on the permit, he may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in doing or causing of such work to be done and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the city official to proceed with the work.
E.   Prior to the issuance of building permits for a graded site, the rough grading shall be completed in accordance with Subarticle 14 of the grading manual and to the satisfaction of the responsible civil engineer, or architect, engineering geologist, soil engineer, and the city official.
F.   Whenever any work on which inspections are required is covered or concealed by additional work without first having been inspected, the city official may require by written notice, that such work be exposed for examination. The work of exposing and recovering shall not entail or be subject to expense by the city. (Ord. 48, 1990)
15.12.420   Special inspections.
The city official may establish special inspection requirements in accordance with Section 306, Special Inspections, of the Uniform Building Code, as amended for special cases involving grading or paving related operations, Special cases may apply to work where in the opinion of the city official it is necessary to supplement the resources or expertise available for inspection. (Ord. 48, 1990)
15.12.430   Final reports.
Upon completion of the rough grading work and at the final completion of the work, the city official may require the written approvals, reports, drawings and supplements thereto specified in Subarticle 15 of the grading manual. (Ord. 48, 1990)
15.12.440   Notification of completion.
The permittee or his agent shall notify the city official when the grading operation is ready for final inspection. All work including installation of all drainage facilities and their protective devices and all erosion control measures must be completed in accordance with the final approved grading plan and the required reports approved by the city official before final approval of the grading permit is given by the city official. He may approve the grading work prior to completion of all work in special cases of extreme hardship and if no hazard exists and an adequate bond is posted to assure completion of all remaining work. (Ord. 48, 1990)
15.12.450   Violations—Penalties.
A.   It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to do grading in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
B.   The issuance of a building permit, performance of building permit inspections, or issuance, of a certificate of use and occupancy may be withheld for property on which a violation of the provisions of this code exist, including work performed not in accordance with approved plans, until such violation has been corrected to the satisfaction of the city official.
C.   Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 48, 1990)