05-17-2008, 04:19 AM
Hi Cat,
In Calif, Environmental health dept. handles grading. Doesn't really matter which Dept.
For very minimal (4-10,000 sq.ft. of area disturbed) depending on lot size, I think that no permit should be required, only an inexpensive notice to cover admin. and 1 inspection. Make it cheap and easy and folks might comply. A stiff fine against the owner and the equipt. operators for failure to file the notice might prompt compliance, fines going to the departments might help with enforcement.
Material imported to level driveway areas should be exempt if the natural grade is not changed by more than 2'. Drainage issues should require a permit and culverts could mitigate some.
.99999 acre without a permit is too lax of a requirement. Area grubbed should be based on a percentage of lot size.
Dan
In Calif, Environmental health dept. handles grading. Doesn't really matter which Dept.
For very minimal (4-10,000 sq.ft. of area disturbed) depending on lot size, I think that no permit should be required, only an inexpensive notice to cover admin. and 1 inspection. Make it cheap and easy and folks might comply. A stiff fine against the owner and the equipt. operators for failure to file the notice might prompt compliance, fines going to the departments might help with enforcement.
Material imported to level driveway areas should be exempt if the natural grade is not changed by more than 2'. Drainage issues should require a permit and culverts could mitigate some.
.99999 acre without a permit is too lax of a requirement. Area grubbed should be based on a percentage of lot size.
Dan