§ 15.11.1020. Grading design plan.

A.

For the efficient use of water, grading of the landscape project site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff, and water waste. A grading plan shall be submitted as part of the landscape documentation package for any project that has a landscape area greater than two thousand five hundred square feet or that uses the water budget calculation option. A comprehensive grading plan prepared by a civil engineer in relation to another city permit application satisfies this requirement.

B.

The applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished configurations and elevations of the landscape area including:

1.

Height of graded slopes;

2.

Drainage patterns;

3.

Pad elevations;

4.

Finish grade; and

5.

Stormwater retention improvements, if applicable.

C.

To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, applicants shall:

1.

Grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and does not:

a.

Drain on to non-permeable hardscapes; or

b.

Allow for ponding water in violation of applicable law;

2.

Avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil; and

3.

Avoid soil compaction in landscape areas.

D.

The grading design plan shall contain the following statement: "I agree to comply with, or cause anyone who works on the grading design plan to comply with, the requirements of Chapter 15.11 of Title 15 of the San José Municipal Code and to submit a complete grading design plan that complies with Chapter 15.11 of Title 15 of the San José Municipal Code" and shall bear the signature of a licensed professional as authorized by law.

(Ords. 29243, 29671.)