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Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Chapter 15.01 — GRADING

Brisbane Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Brisbane

15.01.010 - Title.

15.01.020 - Purpose and objectives.

15.01.030 - Scope.

15.01.040 - Definitions.

15.01.050 - Precautions imposed by city engineer.

15.01.060 - Discovery of prehistoric, historic, or unique archaeological resources, or human remains.

15.01.070 - Other laws.

15.01.080 - Severability and validity.

15.01.090 - Permit required.

15.01.100 - HCP permission required.

15.01.110 - Planning commission review of application for grading permit.

15.01.120 - Quarry operations.

15.01.130 - Application to annexed territory.

15.01.140 - Exemptions.

15.01.150 - Application for grading permit.

15.01.160 - Application form.

15.01.170 - Site map and grading plan.

15.01.180 - Interim erosion and sediment control plan (interim plan).

15.01.190 - Final erosion and sediment control plan (final plan).

15.01.200 - Revegetation plan.

15.01.210 - Soils engineering report (soils report).

15.01.220 - Engineering geology report.

15.01.230 - Work schedule and transport routes.

15.01.240 - Security.

15.01.250 - Fees.

15.01.260 - Grading permit fee exemption.

15.01.270 - Action on application.

15.01.280 - Permit duration.

15.01.290 - Appeals.

15.01.300 - Revised plans.

15.01.310 - Cessation of operations.

15.01.320 - Assignment of permit.

15.01.330 - No improvements planned.

15.01.340 - Grading permit, paving.

15.01.350 - Grading permit, drainageway alteration.

15.01.360 - Excavation blasting permit.

15.01.370 - Truck haul permit.

15.01.380 - Issuance of grading permits.

15.01.390 - Time and noise limitations on grading operations.

15.01.400 - Implementation of permits; permittee's duties.

15.01.410 - Implementation of permits—Requirements of city engineer.

15.01.420 - Grading inspection.

15.01.430 - Completion of work.

15.01.440 - Removal of ground cover.

15.01.450 - Wet season grading.

15.01.460 - Cuts.

15.01.470 - Fills.

15.01.480 - Setbacks.

15.01.490 - Drainage and terracing.

15.01.500 - Import and export of earth material.

15.01.510 - Dust control.

15.01.520 - Protection of adjoining property.

15.01.530 - Removal of hazards.

15.01.540 - Post-grading procedures.

15.01.550 - Revocation or suspension of permits.

15.01.560 - Violation—Penalties.

15.01.570 - Action against the security.

15.01.580 - Public nuisance abatement.

15.01.590 - Release of security.

15.01.600 - Cumulative enforcement procedures.

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