Moraga Municipal Code Ch. 14.44 Completion of Work

Upon completion of the grading and the installation of permanent improvements, where such permanent improvements are planned at the time grading is performed, permittee shall submit:

A. A maintenance plan and schedule for all drainage facilities, including inlets, outlets, cleanouts and access ports. The maintenance plan and schedule is subject to review and approval by the town;

B. Executed contract(s) or other approved evidence for the perpetual maintenance and upkeep of stormwater pollution prevention measures;

C. The following reports and drawings prior to the issuance of certificate of completion:

1. An as-graded plan prepared by the civil engineer of record, that includes the original ground surface elevations, as-graded ground surface elevations, lot drainage patterns, locations of any keyways, slide repair areas, and "as-constructed" locations and elevations of all surface and subsurface drainage facilities. The engineer of record shall provide certification that the work was done in accordance with the final approved grading plan. The project geotechnical engineer or certified engineering geologist shall also sign the plan indicating that the work was performed in accordance with the recommendations contained in the projects geotechnical and/or geological reports and subsequent approved revisions,

2. A "Building Pad Certification" drawing or set of drawings prepared by the civil engineer of record indicating that all building pads are located horizontally and vertically in accordance with the approved grading plans,

3. A final grading report prepared by the geotechnical engineer or certified engineering geologist, that includes locations and elevations of field density tests, summaries of field and laboratory tests and other substantiating data, and comments on any changes made during grading and their effect on the recommendations made in the geotechnical report and/or geologic report. The geotechnical engineer or certified engineering geologist shall provide an opinion as to the adequacy of the site for the intended use,

4. A final report by the civil engineer of record certifying that all grading, lot drainage and drainage facilities have been completed and the slope planting installed in conformance with the approved plans and the requirements of this chapter,

5. A final engineering geology report based on the final contour map including specific approval of the grading as affected by geological factors. The report shall include a revised geologic map and cross-sections, with recommendations regarding the location of buildings or sewage disposal systems;

D. At the discretion of the town, geologic grading report prepared by the engineering geologist including a final description of the geology of the site including any new information disclosed during the grading and the effect of it on recommendations incorporated in the approved grading plan. He or she shall provide an opinion as to the adequacy of the site for the intended use as affected by geologic factors. The geologic report may be incorporated into the final grading report.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

Prior to issuance of a certificate of completion the town may require the permittee to submit a one year guaranty bond in an amount determined by the town. This is to ensure adequate maintenance of the site as set forth in Section 14.44.010 of this chapter.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

The town shall issue a certificate of completion upon satisfactory completion of work under an approved permit.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)