A building plan checker reviews most grading plans. The grading plan checker will review grading plans for grading work in conjunction with an approved subdivision map or to issue grading permits to correct a hazardous soil condition per LABC 7005.7.

The district grading inspector will clear the release of the bond upon completion of the work. Financial Services will release the bond amount.

A grading pre-inspection (GPI) can be applied for at the construction services center.

Grading plans are submitted to the building plan checker at the construction services center.

The minimum content required in a report is outlined in Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-113 and

The Building Plan Checker determines the amount of the bond.

The district grading inspector will clear the release of the bond upon completion of the work. Financial Services will release the bond amount.

Sites in most hillside areas, within potentially liquefiable zones, where infiltration rates are too low, or where the earth materials exhibit adverse conditions when saturated (e.g., expansive or hydro collapsible soils) are generally not allowed to infiltrate stormwater.

A fault investigation is required if the project is located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or a Preliminary Fault Rupture Study Area to preclude construction for human occupancy from being placed on an active fault.

The Department requires the use of a back-up generator for sloping properties to maintain proper drainage and reduce the potential for erosion and sloughing in the event of a power failure.