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Title 16 — BUILDING REGULATIONS

Chapter 16.28 — GRADING AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

Palo Alto Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Palo Alto

16.28.410 Cumulative Enforcement Procedures.

16.28.010 Purpose - Legislative intent.

16.28.020 Scope.

16.28.030 Definitions.

16.28.040 Hazards.

16.28.050 Other laws.

16.28.060 Permit required.

16.28.065 Minimization of impacts required.

16.28.070 General exemptions.

16.28.080 Specific exemptions.

16.28.090 Application.

16.28.100 Application form.

16.28.110 Site map and grading plan.

16.28.120 Interim erosion and sediment control and storm water pollution prevention plan.

16.28.130 Final erosion and sediment control and storm water pollution prevention plan (final plan).

16.28.140 Soils engineering report.

16.28.150 Engineering geology report.

16.28.155 Additional requirements for temporary construction-related dewatering.

16.28.156 Additional requirements for temporary construction-related groundwater…

16.28.160 Work schedule.

16.28.170 Security.

16.28.180 Fees.

16.28.190 Decision on a permit.

16.28.200 Permit duration.

16.28.210 Transfer of permit.

16.28.220 No improvements planned.

16.28.230 Issuance of permits.

16.28.240 Implementation of permits-permittee's duties.

16.28.250 Implementation of permits.

16.28.260 Post-grading procedures.

16.28.270 Grading requirements.

16.28.280 Wet season work.

16.28.290 Cuts.

16.28.300 Fills.

16.28.310 Setbacks.

16.28.320 Drainage and terracing.

16.28.321 Construction of bridges, culverts, and storm drain outfalls.

16.28.322 Stream bank erosion repair.

16.28.330 Protection of adjacent property - fences and guard rails.

16.28.340 Prohibition of deposits of earth, rock, etc.

16.28.350 Suspension or revocation of permit.

16.28.360 Appeals.

16.28.370 Action against the security.

16.28.380 Release of security.

16.28.390 Fines and penalties.

16.28.400 Enforcement - Citation authority.

16.28.410 Cumulative Enforcement Procedures.

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