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Title 14 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Chapter 14.05 — EXCAVATION AND GRADING IN HILLSIDE AREAS

Pasadena Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Pasadena

14.05.010 - Excavation and grading.

14.05.020 - Purpose.

14.05.030 - Scope.

14.05.040 - Hazards.

14.05.050 - Definitions.

14.05.060 - Permits required.

14.05.070 - Permit exemptions.

14.05.080 - Grading permit requirements.

14.05.081 - Engineering geology report.

14.05.082 - Soil engineering report.

14.05.083 - Hydrology and soil loss report.

14.05.084 - Erosion and sedimentation control design report and plans.

14.05.085 - Storm damage precautions.

14.05.086 - Grading activity during rainy season.

14.05.087 - Building official review of grading permit.

14.05.090 - Supplemental application information.

14.05.095 - Fees.

14.05.096 - Penalty for work without grading permit.

14.05.100 - Outside agency review of the grading permit application.

14.05.110 - Issuance.

14.05.120 - Supplemental conditions.

14.05.130 - Denial of permit.

14.05.140 - Soils disposal.

14.05.150 - Hauling routes.

14.05.160 - Bonds.

14.05.170 - Cuts.

14.05.180 - Fills.

14.05.185 - Appeals.

14.05.190 - Setbacks.

14.05.200 - Drainage and terracing.

14.05.210 - Grading inspection and supervision.

14.05.220 - Site inspection by the building official.

14.05.230 - Completion of work.

14.05.240 - Alternate methods.

14.05.250 - Retaining walls.

14.05.300 - Violation—Penalty.

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