Moraga Municipal Code Ch. 14.12 Design Review Board Authority

All grading operations on (1) slopes greater than or equal to twenty (20) percent, or (2) predevelopment average slopes less than twenty-five (25) percent and equal to or greater than two hundred (200) cubic yards that require a permit shall be reviewed and approved by the design review board prior to the issuance of a permit.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

Upon determining the application complete, the design review administrator shall schedule the application for consideration by the design review board.

Notice of the design review board meeting shall be made in accordance with Section 8.72.150 of this code.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

A. On slopes less than twenty (20) percent, a permit may be granted only after a determination that the grading is:

1. Consistent with the town design guidelines;

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

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

4. Not detrimental to public safety;

5. Not detrimental to stormwater runoff; and

6. Not inconsistent with the general plan.

B. On slopes greater than or equal to twenty (20) percent, a permit may be granted only after a determination that the grading is:

1. Consistent with the Town design guidelines;

2. Consistent with the regulations of Chapter 14.12 of this code;

3. Not detrimental to public safety;

4. Not detrimental to stormwater runoff;

5. Consistent with the requirements of Chapter 8.136 of this code.

C. On average slopes less than twenty-five (25) percent and greater than or equal to twenty (20) percent, a permit may be granted only after a determination that the grading is:

1. Consistent with the Town design guidelines;

2. Consistent with the regulations of this chapter;

3. Not detrimental to public safety;

4. Not detrimental to stormwater runoff;

5. Consistent with the requirements of Chapter 8.136 of this code;

6. Natural contour grading;

7. Minimizes soil displacement;

8. Minimizes the use of retaining walls;

9. Not inconsistent with the general plan.

D. To approve a permit for grading in a hillside area as defined in Section 8.04.020 (Definitions), the design review board shall make all of the findings in Municipal Code Section 8.136.050 (Findings for Approval) in addition to the applicable findings in Section 14.12.030.A, B or C.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

(Ord. No. 277, § 2, 4-25-2018)

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

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

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

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)