Moraga Municipal Code Ch. 14.08 Design Review Administrator Authority

All grading operations on slopes less than twenty (20) percent and less than two hundred (200) cubic yards that require a permit shall be reviewed and approved by the design review administrator prior to the issuance of a permit.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

Upon determining the application complete, the design review administrator shall consider the application for a permit if it is consistent with the town guidelines and is recommended for approval by the town engineer.

If the design review administrator determines the application is inconsistent with the town design guidelines, the application shall be reviewed by the design review board.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

The design review administrator may grant a permit under this chapter, only after a determination that the grading is:

A. Consistent with the town design guidelines and does not require a design exception;

B. Does not result in any slope of twenty (20) percent or more;

C. Consistent with the regulations and restriction of this chapter and does not require a modification;

D. Not detrimental to public safety;

E. Not detrimental to stormwater runoff; and

F. Not inconsistent with the general plan.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

All permit applications approved by the design review administrator shall be valid for two years. The approval may be extended for an additional year, if other approvals required to implement the proposed project are not obtained within one year of the design review administrator approval.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

Any person wishing to appeal the decision of the design review administrator may do so in accordance with Section 8.72.160 of this code.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)