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A. Each application for a grading permit shall include the following:

1. A completed and signed application form;

2. Two complete, identical sets of grading plans, plus an electronic copy of the complete plans, if available;

3. Location map and/or site plan showing the entire property and location of the project site, existing improvements in the vicinity (roads, buildings, septic systems, wells, etc.), setback distances to property lines, easements and rights-of-way, typical slopes/topography in the project vicinity, and location of and setback distance from any stream, creek, drainage, lake, pond, reservoir, or wet meadow area;

4. Estimate of the quantity of total cuts and fills, expressed in cubic yardage;

5. Quantity of total vegetation disturbance, expressed either in square footage or acreage, including the removal, plowing under or burial of vegetation;

6. Profiles, cross sections, and specifications as required below, including both existing and proposed grades and slopes;

7. A complete drainage report unless waived by the Planning Department;

8. Drainage plan and proposed erosion control measures (temporary and permanent, including revegetation plan, as necessary to ensure proper slope stability and avoid erosion and sedimentation);

9. The application fee as determined by the Board of Supervisors (including application, plan-check, issuance and inspection fees);

10. Evidence of required certifications, permits or approval by other agencies or districts having jurisdiction over any aspect of the proposed project. Examples include: CalTrans encroachment permits, USFS special use permits, Cal-Fire (CDF) 4290 compliance checklist for most driveways or access roads; the Department of Fish and Game’s “streambed alteration agreement”; a “dust control plan” approved by the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District for projects disturbing more than one acre; and evidence of coverage, or application for coverage, under an NPDES general construction permit issued by the state’s applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board.

B. Regular grading plans and appurtenant documents (SCC 12.08.280) will be reviewed by the Planning Department. Engineered grading plans (SCC 12.08.290) will be reviewed by the Planning Department in consultation with the County Engineer. The applicant and/or project engineer will be notified of any necessary changes to the plans. When the plans and other documents have been approved by the Planning Department, a grading permit will be issued for the project. All work must be done in strict conformance with the approved plans and documents. The approved plans shall not be changed or altered except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Substantial amendments to the plans or performance of work which deviates from the approved plans may necessitate a “stop work” notice and require further review by the Planning Department, County Engineer or other departments or agencies before work is permitted to continue.