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Chapter VI — EXCAVATIONS AND FILLS

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

6-1 - Intent and Purpose.

6-2 - Definitions.

6-3 - Procedures and Responsibility.

6-4 - Permit Required.

6-5 - Exceptions.

6-6 - Filing of Plans for Proposed Earth Movement.

6-7 - Compaction of Fills.

6-8 - Construction of Controlled Fills.

6-9 - Supervision.

6-10 - Proper Execution of Work.

6-11 - Relationship of Buildings to Cut and Fill Slopes.

6-12 - Planting.

6-13 - Responsibility of Permittee.

6-14 - Conditions.

6-15 - Bonds.

6-16 - Fees.

6-17 - Inspections on Excavations and Fills.

6-18 - Acceptance at Work.

6-19 - Maintenance of Protective Devices.

6-20 - Existing Excavations and Fills.

6-21 - Owner Not Relieved of Responsibility.

6-22 - Appeal.

6-23 - Violations and Penalties.

6-24 - Enforcement.

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