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Chapter 20.12 — PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Paso Robles Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Paso Robles

20.12.010 - Permit requirements.

Except as otherwise exempted in Section 20.04.040 of this title, no person shall do any grading without first obtaining a grading permit from the Building Division.

A.

Application. To obtain a grading permit the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished for that purpose by the city. Each such application shall:

Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made;

Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done, by lot, block, tract, and house and street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work;

Indicate the estimated volume quantities, in cubic yards, of grading work proposed;

Be accompanied by plans as required in subsection (B) of this section;

Be signed by the property owner, or his authorized agent, who is required to submit evidence to indicate such authority;

Provide a schedule with the starting date, estimated number of working days and date of completion;

Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the public works director.

B.

Plans.

Each application for a grading permit shall be accompanied by three sets of plans and as specified herein, a soil engineering report and/or engineering geology report. The grading plan shall be prepared with a "wet signature" and sealed by a civil engineer or architect if a building is involved.

A soils engineering report shall be required with all applications unless otherwise approved by the city engineer. In areas of moderate, high and very high landslide risks, and in areas of high liquefaction potential and subsidence potential as noted in the general plan, additional soils engineering reports may be required. If a previous soils engineering report has been prepared, the city engineer may waive the required report.

A geology report may be required in areas of moderate, high landslide risks, and in areas of high liquefaction potential and subsidence potential as noted in the general plan:

a.

If the topography of the site is modified or

b.

If the slope of the entire site (not just proposed building pads) is greater than five percent.

The engineering geological report shall include an adequate description of the site and conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed development.

A site-specific erosion and sediment control plan shall be developed per Section III (2.1) Erosion and Sediment Control Plan of the Public Works, Engineering Division. A storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) developed pursuant to the state construction general permit may be substituted for the ESCP where a SWPPP is developed. The SWPPP must be reviewed by the city to determine if it meets the ESCP requirements.

C.

Information on Plans. Plans shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or Mylar and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that they will conform to the provisions of this title and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the location of the work and the name and address of the owner and the person for whom they were prepared.

The plans shall include the following information:

General vicinity of the proposed site;

Property limits and accurate contours of existing and proposed ground and details of terrain and area drainage. Contour intervals and scale shall be as approved by the city engineer;

Description of existing ground cover including the location and dimensions of all Oak trees on the site which are three inches in diameter or larger at the trunk, measured at four and one-half feet above ground level. Trees shall be accurately located by a survey and the drip line of all oak trees shall be accurately shown;

Cross sections of the existing and finished contours indicating a typical section and a section depicting the most severe grades proposed. All cut and fill-slopes shall be illustrated and slope ratios noted;

Limiting dimensions, elevations or finished contours to be achieved by the grading, existing and proposed drainage channels and related construction;

Detailed plans and calculations as may be required by the city engineer of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, existing or to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work together with a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains;

Location of any buildings or structures on the property where the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners which are within fifteen feet of the property which may be affected by the proposed grading operations;

Elevations, location of the top and toe of all cuts and fills and all "daylight" lines, extent and slope of all proposed grading shown by contours, cross sections or other means and location of any rook disposal proposed to be included in the work;

A statement signed by the owner acknowledging that a civil engineer, soils engineer and/or engineering geologist will be employed to give technical supervision or make inspections and testing of the work, whenever approval of the plans and issuance of the permit are to be based on the condition that such professional persons be so employed;

A drainage plan including elevations of floors with respect to finished site grade and locations of proposed stoops, slabs and fences that may affect drainage;

For plans involving the removal of excess material, rocks or rubble, the applicant shall submit a signed statement indicating where, if within the city limits, it is intended to dispose of the material;

Specifications, when required, shall contain information covering construction and material requirements.

D.

Soils Engineering Report. The soils engineering report required by subsection (B) of this section shall include data regarding the nature, distribution and strength of existing soils, conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for corrective measures when necessary, and opinions and recommendations covering adequacy of sites to be developed by the proposed grading, including the stability of slopes and erosion control measures.

Recommendations included in the report and approved by the city engineer shall be incorporated in the grading plans or specifications.

E.

Engineering Geology Report. The engineering geology report required by subsection (B) of this section shall include an adequate description of the geology of the site, conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed development, and opinions and recommendations covering the adequacy of sites to be developed by the proposed grading and as it relates to adjacent or contiguous property.

Recommendations included in the report and approved by the city engineer shall be incorporated in the grading plans or specifications.

(Ord. 702 N.S. (part), 1995; Ord. No. 994 N.S., § 4, 8-20-2013)

20.12.020 - Permit limitations and conditions.

A.

General. The issuance of a grading permit shall constitute an authorization to do only that work which is described or illustrated on the application for the permit or on the grading plans and specifications approved by the city engineer.

B.

Responsibility of Permittee. The permittee and his agents shall carry out the proposed grading in accordance with approved plans and specifications, the conditions of the permit and with the requirements of this title and all other applicable laws. The permittee and his agents shall maintain all required erosion and sediment control measures and temporary drainage during the progress of the grading work, dust control and methods of hauling. The permittee or his agents shall be responsible for maintenance of the site until such time as a notice of completion has been issued by the city engineer. The permittee, his agents and each or all of them shall become subject to the penalties set forth herein in the event of failure to comply with this title and other applicable laws of the city. No approval shall exonerate the permittee or his agents from the responsibility of complying with the provisions and intent of this title.

C.

Jurisdiction of Other Agencies. Permits issued under the requirements of this title shall not relieve the owner of responsibility for securing required permits for work to be accomplished which is regulated by any other code, department or division of the other governing agencies.

D.

Hillside Plan Review Required. A hillside plan shall be submitted for approval for all property located in any "hillside area" as defined by city Code, prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The plan must have community development approval prior to submittal for plan check. All plans in hillside areas are to be prepared by a licensed civil engineer.

E.

Grading in Advance of Final Plan Approvals. Grading will not be approved on a site prior to entitlement approval by the city. Final plan approval shall mean:

A final tentative parcel or tentative tract map, use permit, development review committee project approval or similar authorization has been granted; and

Related street and utility grades have been established; and

During the rainy season all erosion and sediment control measures have been installed and inspected by the city; and

A cash deposit or cash bond is deposited to guarantee restoration of the site to a natural condition as required by the city engineer should the project not proceed to completion.

F.

Regulation of Access or Haul Routes. The city engineer may impose conditions to the permit with respect to access or haul routes to and from grading sites, the hours of work, methods of controlling dust, and safety precautions involving pedestrian or vehicular traffic as he or she shall determine are required in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare.

G.

Conformance With Zoning Regulations Required. No permit shall be issued for any grading, export, or import of earth materials to or from any grading site except in compliance with the zoning and land use regulations of the city.

H.

Time Limitations.

The permittee shall fully perform and complete all of the work contemplated to be accomplished pursuant to the grading permit within the time limit specified in the permit. If no time limit is specified, the permit shall expire six months from the date of issuance.

If the permittee is unable to complete the work within the specified time, he may, prior to the expiration of the permit, submit a written request for an extension of time in which to complete the work. If, in the opinion of the city engineer, sufficient justification is shown, the time specified on the permit may be extended for a period of not more than one hundred eighty days, but no such extension shall release any surety upon the bond.

I.

Entry Upon Premises.

The city engineer, director of public works, or their duly authorized representative shall have access to the premises described in the permit for the purpose of inspecting the progress of the work.

In the event of default in the performance of any term or condition of the permit, the surety or any person employed or engaged on behalf of the surety shall have the right to go upon the premises to complete the required work.

It is unlawful for the owner or any other person to interfere with the ingress or egress from such premises of any authorized representative or agent of any surety company or the city engaged in the work ordered by the city engineer.

J.

Consent of Adjacent Property Owners. Whenever any excavation or fill requires entry onto adjacent property for any reason, the permit applicant shall obtain the written consent of the adjacent property owner or their authorized representative, and shall file a copy of the consent with the city engineer before a permit for such grading work may be issued.

K.

Restrictions During the Rainy Season.

All persons performing any grading operations during the rainy season shall put into effect all safety precautions which are necessary in accordance with good engineering practices. All loose dirt shall be removed from the grading site, and adequate anti-erosion or drainage devices, debris basins, or other safety devices to protect the life, limb, health, and welfare of private and public property or others from damage of any kind shall be installed. All temporary erosion control devices, including desilting basins, shall be installed no later than prior to the first rain of each year and shall be maintained throughout the rainy season. The removal of temporary erosion control devices during different phases of construction shall have the prior- approval of the city engineer. The design of desilting basins which discharge into city streets or natural watercourses shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer.

All constructed desilting basins which are a part of the grading plan shall be maintained by the applicant.

Any costs incurred by the city for emergency repair or cleanup work shall be reimbursed, in a timely manner, by the applicant.

L.

Conditions of Approval. In granting any permit under this title, the city engineer or his authorized representative may attach such conditions as may be reasonably necessary to prevent creation of a nuisance or hazard to public or private property. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to:

Designations of the hours of operation or the period of the year during which the work under the grading permit may be performed;

Restrictions as to the size and type of equipment; in no event shall any equipment use the public streets unless it is in full compliance with the state vehicle code;

Designation of routes upon which materials may be transported, and other regulations pertaining to the use of public streets, such as traffic control and temporary no-parking signs;

The manner of disposing of excavated material;

Secured Loads. All loads shall be properly trimmed and watered, or otherwise secured so as to prevent spillage from the equipment;

Destinations of Routes. The city engineer may designate the routes of ingress and egress for a grading site when it is determined that such is necessary in the interest of public health, safety and welfare;

Requirements as to the Laying of Dust. Permittee shall be required to prevent noises and other such situations which are or might be offensive or injurious to the neighborhood, the general public or any portion thereof;

Designation of maximum or minimum slopes to be used if the same vary from those prescribed in this chapter;

Regulations as to the degree of compaction of fill material;

Requirements as to improvements of private driveways and roads for drainage purposes;

Requirements for safe and adequate drainage of the site;

A requirement that approval of the city engineer be secured before any work which has been commenced may be continued;

No blasting plan shall be employed or used in any grading work unless such devices have been specifically approved by the city engineer, the fire marshal and the city council;

The permittee shall provide sufficient supervisory control as determined by the city engineer during the grading operation to insure compliance with approved plans and with the Municipal Code. When found necessary by the city engineer, the permittee shall employ a qualified geologist and a soils engineer to assist in supervising and inspecting and testing of the grading operation;

No person shall conduct any grading, excavation or filling, including the export or import of earth material, between the hours of seven p.m. and seven a.m. on any day nor on Sunday at any time, except in emergencies. Any deviations during the summer months may be allowed on a limited basis upon written request to the city engineer for consideration. Work on Saturdays may be approved by the city engineer upon written request, twenty-four hours in advance;

No person shall excavate or fill so as to cause falling rocks, soil or debris in any form to fall, slide or flow onto adjoining or adjacent properties;

Improvements to enhance the appearance of the final project by blending the project into the adjacent terrain;

Improvement of any existing grading to bring it up to the standards of this Code;

Requirements for fencing of excavations or fills which would otherwise be hazardous.

M.

Modification of Approved Plans. Any modifications of or changes in the approved grading plans must be approved by the city engineer. Modifications which affect basic tract design or land use must also have the approval of the appropriate official or body which has jurisdiction over such tract design or land use.

(Ord. 702 N.S. (part), 1995; Ord. No. 994 N.S., § 4, 8-20-2013)

20.12.030 - Fees and bonds.

A.

Plan Checking Fees. The fee shall be based on the actual staff time utilized to check the plan. Before accepting a set of plans for checking, the city engineer shall collect an estimated plan checking fee. Applicant shall enter into a city plan check and inspection agreement in a form acceptable to the city attorney. Applicant shall be sent progress billings as the checking process proceeds and will get a refund or be required to pay additional fees as appropriate.

B.

Grading Permit Fees. A fee for administration and inspection of the work authorized by each grading permit shall be paid to the public works department as set forth by council resolution. Such fees shall be collected at the time of issuance of the grading permit.

C.

Grading Restoration Bonds.

Requirements. The City Engineer may require in "sensitive hillside" areas, a restoration bond for the benefit of the city. The bond shall be executed by the owner and a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state as surety in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of the project, including corrective work necessary to remove and eliminate geological hazards. All bonds shall be executed on forms which can be obtained from the public works department.

Cash Bond. In lieu of a surety bond, the applicant may file a cash bond upon the same terms and conditions and in an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond. The deposit submitted with the cash bond may be in the form of cash or negotiable United States securities.

Conditions of the Bond. Every bond shall be conditioned that the permittee shall:

a.

Comply with all of the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws and ordinances;

b.

Comply with all of the terms and conditions of the permit for excavation and fill to the satisfaction of the city engineer.

Period and Termination of Bond. The term of each bond shall begin upon the date of filing with and shall remain in effect until the completion of the work to the satisfaction of the city engineer. Such completion shall be evidenced by the city's acceptance of the work and notifying the permittee in writing. In the event of failure to complete the work and failure to comply with all of the conditions and terms of the permit, the city engineer may order the work to be completed as required by the permit and to the satisfaction of his office. The surety executing such bond or such deposit, shall continue to be firmly bound under a continuing obligation for the payment of all necessary costs and expenses that may be incurred or expended by the city in causing any and all of such required work to be accomplished and that said surety or the depositor assents to any lawful extensions of time within which to construct and complete such work. In the case of a cash deposit, said deposit, or any unused portion shall be refunded to the permittee. The city engineer may release or exonerate the bend under appropriate conditions upon completion of the work and when the work/construction is to the satisfaction of the city engineer when the public health and welfare is not jeopardized.

Amount of Bond. The amount of the bond shall be based upon the estimated cost plus twenty-five percent, as determined by the number of cubic yards of material in either excavation or fill, whichever is the greater amount, and shall include the cost of all drainage, landscaping or other protective devices as may lawfully be required.

Also, the city engineer may, at his or her discretion, require that bonds be posted to recover the full costs of any damage to or cleaning of the public right-of-way which may occur because of the peculiar nature or large scope of the project (i.e., transportation of fill or heavy equipment on local streets not designed to accommodate said traffic).

Maintenance Bond. In addition to any other bond required by this chapter, or as a part of the grading bond, the property owner if required shall file with the city a maintenance bond securing the maintenance of the grading and any required slope landscaping in good condition for a period of one-year unless a longer period is required from the date of approval by the city. Upon recommendation by the city engineer, the city may release the maintenance bond; provided that it appears that all landscaping or replacement plants or materials are established and in good condition and that any erosion has been corrected.

(Ord. 702 N.S. (part), 1995; Ord. No. 994 N.S., § 4, 8-20-2013)

20.12.040 - Permit issuance.

A.

Environmental Review. The city engineer or designee shall review each grading permit application to determine whether environmental assessment is required to comply with CEQA. If the city engineer determines that it is appropriate to seek an independent environmental assessment, the city engineer shall refer the grading permit application to the community development director for environmental assessment pursuant to CEQA.

B.

Issuance.

When the city engineer is satisfied with the work described in an application for permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this chapter and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fee has been paid, a grading permit shall be issued to the applicant.

When the city engineer issues the permit, he or she shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of plans specifications "APPROVED." Such approved plans shall not be changed, modified, or altered without authorization from the city engineer, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.

The city engineer may require that the grading operations and project designs be modified if delays occur which incur weather generated problems not considered at the time the permit was issued.

Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans and computations shall be retained by the city engineer and one set of approved plans shall be returned to the applicant. The applicant's set shall be kept in a conspicuous place on the subject site during all grading operations.

C.

Validity.

The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful.

The issuance of a permit based upon plans and specifications shall not prevent the city engineer from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in the plans and specifications or from preventing grading operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this chapter or any other ordinance of the city.

D.

Expiration. Every permit issued by the city engineer under the provisions of this chapter shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the grading or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within sixty days from the date of such permit, or if the grading or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred twenty days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work; provided, no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans for such work and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one-year.

E.

Suspension or Revocation. The public works director may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this chapter whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect inflation supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 702 N.S. (part), 1995; Ord. No. 994 N.S., § 4, 8-20-2013)

20.12.050 - Responsibility of permittee.

A.

Compliance with Plans and Code. The permittee, his agent, contractor or employee shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and in compliance with all the requirements of this title.

B.

Inspections. In performing regular grading, it shall be the responsibility of the permittee to notify the city engineer at least one working day in advance so that the inspections can be scheduled.

C.

Protection of Utilities. During the grading operations, the permittee shall be responsible for the prevention of damage to any public utilities or services.

D.

Protection of Adjacent Property. The permittee is responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley or other public or private property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, cracking, or other damage which might result.

E.

Erosion and Sediment Control. The permittee shall install and maintain all erosion and sediment control measures necessary to protect adjacent water courses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud or debris originating from the site.

F.

Termination of Consultants. The permittee shall notify the city engineer within forty-eight hours of any changes to the project civil and/or soils engineers.

(Ord. 702 N.S. (part), 1995; Ord. No. 994 N.S., § 4, 8-20-2013)

20.12.060 - Inspections and supervision.

A.

General Requirements.

General. All grading operations for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the city engineer. A record of all inspections shall be maintained in the city engineer's office. A copy of an approved grading permit shall be available on the subject site during all grading operations.

Supervision. The permittee shall provide sufficient supervisory control during the grading operation to insure compliance with approved plans and with this title. When required by the city engineer, the permittee shall avail himself of geological and soils engineering services to implement the supervisory control of the permittee's registered civil engineer. The geologist and soils engineer shall be properly qualified to perform such services within the city.

Safety Precautions During Grading. If, at any stage of work on an excavation of fill, the city engineer determines by inspection that further work as authorized by an existing permit is likely to endanger any property to public way, the city engineer may require that plans for such work be amended to include adequate safety precautions as a condition to allow the work to continue. The city engineer may require corrective action as deemed necessary. Safety precautions may include, but shall not be limited to, specifying a flatter exposed slope or construction of additional drainage facilities, berms, terracing, compaction, cribbing, retaining walls or buttress fills, slough walls, desisting basins, check dams, benching, wire mesh and guniting, rock fences, revetments or diversion walls.

B.

Inspection of Excavation and Fills.

All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspections by authorized employees of the city, and certain types of work to be determined by the city engineer shall have either continuous or constant inspection and supervision by a registered civil engineer, soils engineer and engineering geologist as a condition of issuance of the grading permit. Prior to issuing a grading certificate notice of completion, a final inspection shall be made of all construction or work for which a permit has been issued.

Exposure of Work. Whenever any work on which inspections are required as specified in this section, is covered or concealed by additional work without having first been inspected, the city engineer may require, by written notice, that such work be exposed for examination. The work of exposing and recovering shall not entail expense to the city.

Notice. The permittee or his agent shall notify the city engineer at least twenty-four hours in advance of the time when the grading operation is ready for each of the following inspections:

During the rainy season the initial inspection shall be to inspect erosion and sediment control measures prior to work beginning on site.;

a.

When all land disturbances have been stabilized and all erosion and sediment control measures have been removed.

Final Reports. Upon completion of the work, the city engineer may require the following reports and information:

a.

Report from a registered civil engineer certifying that all grading, lot drainage, and drainage facilities have been completed in conformance with the approved plans and this title;

b.

A soils engineering report including but not limited to certification of soil bearing capacity summaries of field and laboratory tests, locations of tests, and showing limits of compacted fill on an "as-graded" plan;

c.

An engineering geology report by a qualified engineering geologist based on the final contour map including specific approval of the grading as geological factors. Where necessary, a revised geological map and cross-sections and any recommendations necessary shall be included.

Engineered Grading Requirements.

a.

For engineered grading it shall be the responsibility of the engineer who prepares the approved grading plan to incorporate all recommendations from the soil engineering and engineering geology reports into the grading plan. He shall also be responsible for the professional inspection and certification of the grading within this area of technical specialty. The responsibility shall include, but need not be limited to, inspection and certification as to the establishment of line, grade and drainage of the development area. The engineer shall also be responsible for the preparation of revised plans and the submission of as-graded plans upon completion of the work and before calling for final inspection.

b.

During grading all necessary reports, compaction data and soils engineering and engineering geology recommendations shall be submitted to the engineer and city engineer by the soils engineer and the engineering geologist.

c.

The soils engineer's area of responsibility shall include, but need not be limited to, the professional inspection and certification concerning the preparation of ground to receive fills, testing for required compaction, stability of all finish slopes and the design of buttress fills, where required, incorporating data supplied by the engineering geologist.

d.

The engineering geologist's area of responsibility shall include, but need not be limited to, professional inspection and certification of the adequacy of natural ground for receiving fills and the stability of cut or fill slopes with respect to geologists matters, and the need for subdrains or other ground water drainage devices. He shall report his finding to the soils engineer and the engineer for engineering analysis.

e.

The city engineer shall observe the project at the various stages of work requiring certification and at more frequent intervals if necessary to determine that adequate control is being exercised by the professional consultants.

Regular Grading Requirements.

a.

The city engineer may require inspection and testing by an approved testing agency at the expense of the applicant.

b.

The testing agency's responsibility shall include, but need not be limited to, certification concerning the inspection of cleared areas and benches to receive fill, and the compaction of fills

c.

When the city engineer has cause to believe that geologic factors may be involved, the grading operation will be required to conform to "engineered grading" requirements.

d.

Prior to calling for final inspection on the graded site, as-graded plans of the completed work shall be submitted to the city engineer.

Notification of Noncompliance. If, in the course of fulfilling their responsibilities under this chapter, the engineer, the soils engineer, the engineering geologist or the testing agency finds that the work is not being done in conformance with this chapter or the approved grading plans, the discrepancies shall be reported immediately in writing to the person in charge of the grading work and to the city engineer. Recommendations for corrective measures, if necessary, shall be submitted.

Transfer of Responsibility for Certification. If the engineer, the soils engineer, the engineering geologist or the testing agency of record are changed during the course of the work, the work shall be stopped until the replacement has agreed to accept the responsibility within the area of their technical competence for certification upon completion of the work.

(Ord. 702 N.S. (part), 1995; Ord. No. 994 N.S., § 4, 8-20-2013)

20.12.070 - Temporary storage of stockpiles.

A.

No temporary stockpile of earth will be allowed except pursuant to a grading permit issued after the city engineer has found that such storage fill would not constitute a hazard to life or property, or become a public nuisance or health menace.

B.

Stockpiles of earthen materials are subject erosion and sediment control requirements.

C.

Temporary stockpiles approved by the issuance of a grading permit shall be removed from the site within a period of time not to exceed six months from the date of issuance of the permit, unless otherwise approved by the city engineer or unless the fill is graded and compacted under the authority granted by a subsequent or amended grading permit. A bond may be required to insure the removal or elimination of such fill upon the expiration of time set forth in the permit. Such stockpiles shall be placed so as to not interfere with any drainage ways or access routes.

D.

The stockpile location shall not create a nuisance from blowing dust, and shall be contour-graded if in a highly visible area.

(Ord. 702 N.S. (part), 1995; Ord. No. 994 N.S., § 4, 8-20-2013)

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Paso Robles Municipal Code
  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL MEETINGS
  3. Chapter 2.20 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  4. Chapter 2.24 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
  5. Chapter 2.28 — CITY MANAGER
  6. Chapter 2.34 — CITY CLERK
  7. Chapter 2.40 — BONDS AND SALARIES OF OFFICERS
  8. Chapter 2.44 — PERSONNEL PLAN—RULES AND REGULATIONS
  9. Chapter 2.58 — POLICE RESERVES
  10. Chapter 2.60 — POLICE TRAINING
  11. Chapter 2.62 — TRAINING STANDARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS
  12. Chapter 2.65 — ELECTIONS
  13. Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  14. Chapter 3.01 — ASSESSMENT, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES BY COU…
  15. Chapter 3.08 — UNIFORM SALES AND USE TAX
  16. Chapter 3.10 — GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.11 — SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  18. Chapter 3.12 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
  19. Chapter 3.20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  20. Chapter 3.21 — VISUAL ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
  21. Chapter 3.22 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
  22. Chapter 3.26 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  23. Chapter 3.28 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  24. Chapter 3.30 — DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX …
  25. Title 5 — PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
  26. Chapter 5.02 — PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
  27. Chapter 5.08 — CARD AND BILLIARD ROOMS
  28. Chapter 5.12 — CLOSING OUT SALES
  29. Chapter 5.28 — PRIVATE PATROL
  30. Chapter 5.36 — SOLICITORS
  31. Chapter 5.38 — MASSAGE THERAPY AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  32. Chapter 5.40 — TAXICABS
  33. Chapter 5.45 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  34. Chapter 5.50 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
  35. Chapter 6.04 — PURCHASING AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
  36. Chapter 7.12 — FOOD AND DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS
  37. Chapter 7.16 — GARBAGE
  38. Chapter 7.30 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
  39. Chapter 7.40 — RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION
  40. Chapter 7.50 — CAMPING
  41. Title 8 — ANIMAL CONTROL
  42. Chapter 8.04 — GENERAL
  43. Chapter 9.02 — EMERGENCY REGULATIONS
  44. Chapter 9.03 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  45. Chapter 9.04 — MISCELLANEOUS MISDEMEANORS
  46. Chapter 9.05 — SKATE PARK AND PUMP TRACK FACILITIES
  47. Chapter 9.06 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  48. Chapter 9.07 — PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  49. Chapter 9.12 — GAME RESTRICTIONS FOR MINORS—HOURS
  50. Chapter 9.16 — BINGO
  51. Chapter 9.32 — CURFEW
  52. Chapter 9.36 — PINBALL MACHINES
  53. Chapter 9.38 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  54. Chapter 9.40 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  55. Chapter 9.41 — SMOKING PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES
  56. Chapter 9.42 — SWIMMING AND WATER SPORTS PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN…
  57. Chapter 9.45 — FILMING ACTIVITIES
  58. Chapter 9.50 — PROHIBITION ON AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION
  59. Chapter 9.51 — PSYCHOACTIVE HERBAL INCENSE, PSYCHOACTIVE BATH …
  60. Chapter 9.55 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  61. Title 10 — VEGETATION
  62. Chapter 10.01 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION
  63. Chapter 10.04 — STREET TREE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE
  64. Title 11 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  65. Chapter 11.02 — ALLEYS
  66. Chapter 11.04 — PRECISE STREETS AND HIGHWAY PLAN
  67. Chapter 11.08 — STREET ADDRESSES AND HOUSE NUMBERS
  68. Chapter 11.12 — CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS
  69. Chapter 11.20 — STREET EXCAVATIONS
  70. Chapter 11.24 — DISCHARGE OF WASTE WATER INTO STREETS
  71. Article I — Purpose
  72. Article II — Definitions
  73. Article III — Approval of Location Permits
  74. Article IV — General Pushcart Regulations
  75. Article VI — Enforcement
  76. Chapter 11.30 — STREET FURNITURE
  77. Chapter 11.35 — NEWSRACKS
  78. Chapter 11.40 — MODIFICATIONS ON STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
  79. Chapter 12.04 — DEFINITIONS
  80. Chapter 12.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  81. Chapter 12.12 — ENFORCEMENT
  82. Chapter 12.16 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  83. Chapter 12.18 — TRAFFIC FEES
  84. Chapter 12.19 — BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT FEE
  85. Chapter 12.20 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  86. Chapter 12.24 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  87. Chapter 12.28 — PEDESTRIANS
  88. Chapter 12.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  89. Chapter 12.36 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
  90. Chapter 12.37 — VALET
  91. Chapter 12.38 — PARKING RESTRICTIONS
  92. Chapter 12.43 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS
  93. Chapter 12.45 — PARKING BENEFIT DISTRICT
  94. Chapter 12.46 — TRUCK ROUTES
  95. Chapter 12.50 — ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
  96. Chapter 12.54 — SPEED LIMITS
  97. Chapter 12.58 — BICYCLES
  98. Chapter 12.90 — SCHEDULES
  99. Chapter 12.92 — OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  100. Chapter 13.01 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OPERATIONS
  101. Chapter 13.02 — AIRPORT COMMISSION
  102. Title 14 — WATER AND SEWERS
  103. Chapter 14.02 — WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGE…
  104. Chapter 14.04 — WATER RATES AND REGULATIONS
  105. Chapter 14.06 — REGULATION OF WELL CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, MODIF…
  106. Chapter 14.07 — NON-POTABLE WATER SERVICE
  107. Chapter 14.08 — SEWERAGE SYSTEM OPERATIONS
  108. Article I — General Provisions
  109. Article II — Sewer Connection
  110. Article III — Private Wastewater Systems
  111. Article IV — Violations and Penalties
  112. Chapter 14.10 — SEWER USE
  113. Article I — Purpose and Policy
  114. Article II — Prohibitions and Limits on Discharges
  115. Article III — Hauled Waste
  116. Article IV — Small Winery and Small Brewery Program
  117. Article V — Fats, Oils and Grease Control Program
  118. Article VI — Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits
  119. Article VII — Pretreatment
  120. Article VIII — Compliance Monitoring
  121. Article IX — Reporting Requirements
  122. Article X — Public Participation
  123. Article XI — Fees, Rates, and Charges
  124. Article XII — Liability and Enforcement
  125. Article XIII — Affirmative Defense to Discharge Violations
  126. Article XIV — Miscellaneous Provisions
  127. Chapter 14.12 — CONNECTIONS TO MAINS WHERE STREETS TO BE IMPRO…
  128. Chapter 14.16 — SEWER CHARGES
  129. Chapter 14.18 — CROSS-CONNECTIONS CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS
  130. Article I — General Provisions
  131. Article II — Prohibitions
  132. Article III — Reduction of Pollutants in Storm Water
  133. Article IV — Construction Activities
  134. Article V — Post-Construction
  135. Article VI — Inspection, Monitoring, and Data Collection
  136. Article VII — Enforcement
  137. Title 15 — PUBLIC UTILITIES
  138. Chapter 15.04 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICTS
  139. Title 16 — FIRE
  140. Chapter 16.04 — FIRE LIMITS
  141. Chapter 16.08 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
  142. Chapter 16.10 — ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS FUELS AND RUBBISH
  143. Title 17 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  144. Chapter 17.04 — UNIFORM CODES
  145. Chapter 17.08 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  146. Chapter 17.12 — SECURITY OF BODIES OF WATER TO BE USED FOR THE…
  147. Chapter 17.16 — DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
  148. Chapter 17.18 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING…
  149. Chapter 17.20 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
  150. Chapter 17.25 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
  151. Title 19 — BILLBOARD SIGNS
  152. Chapter 19.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  153. Chapter 19.02 — REVIEW PROCESS
  154. Chapter 19.03 — ALLOWED LOCATIONS
  155. Chapter 19.04 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR BILLBOARDS
  156. Chapter 19.05 — NONCONFORMING BILLBOARDS
  157. Chapter 20.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  158. Chapter 20.08 — DEFINITIONS
  159. Chapter 20.12 — PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
  160. Chapter 20.16 — GRADING REQUIREMENTS
  161. Chapter 20.20 — CONTROL OF DRAINAGE, EROSION AND DUST CONTROL
  162. Chapter 20.24 — VIOLATIONS AND APPEALS
  163. Title 21 — ZONING
  164. Chapter 21.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE
  165. Chapter 21.02 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
  166. Chapter 21.03 — ZONING DISTRICTS
  167. Chapter 21.04 — SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ESTABLISHED
  168. Chapter 21.05 — SPECIFIC PLANS ESTABLISHED
  169. Chapter 21.06 — ZONING MAP
  170. Chapter 21.08 — PLANNING AUTHORITIES
  171. Chapter 21.09 — APPLICATION PROCESSING AND COMMON PROCEDURES
  172. Chapter 21.10 — AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, ZONING CODE, A…
  173. Chapter 21.11 — SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS (SPD)
  174. Chapter 21.12 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  175. Chapter 21.13 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHED
  176. Chapter 21.14 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  177. Chapter 21.15 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
  178. Chapter 2.16 — DEVELOPMENT PLANS
  179. Chapter 21.17 — SITE PLANS
  180. Chapter 21.18 — PLOT PLANS
  181. Chapter 21.19 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE…
  182. Chapter 21.20 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  183. Chapter 21.21 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
  184. Chapter 21.22 — VARIANCES
  185. Chapter 21.24 — ENTITLEMENT IMPLEMENTATION, EXTENSIONS, AMENDM…
  186. Chapter 21.25 — APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
  187. Chapter 21.26 — PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE
  188. Chapter 21.27 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  189. Chapter 21.32 — LAND USE REGULATIONS IN ZONING DISTRICTS
  190. Chapter 21.33 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1, R-2, R…
  191. Chapter 21.34 — COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AIRPORT ZONING DIS…
  192. Chapter 21.35 — PUBLIC FACILITIES, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, OPEN …
  193. Chapter 21.36 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS (HOS, HP, MU, PD, L, …
  194. Chapter 21.41 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
  195. Chapter 21.42 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  196. Chapter 21.43 — AWNINGS, CANOPIES, AND PATIO COVERS
  197. Chapter 21.44 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
  198. Chapter 21.45 — LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE
  199. Chapter 21.47 — MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SCREENING
  200. Chapter 21.48 — PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
  201. Chapter 21.50 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND M…
  202. Chapter 21.51 — REFUSE AND RECYCLING AREAS
  203. Chapter 21.52 — SIGNS
  204. Chapter 21.53 — SWIMMING POOLS
  205. Chapter 21.54 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
  206. Chapter 21.55 — VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
  207. Chapter 21.56 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  208. Chapter 21.58 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  209. Chapter 21.59 — ADULT BUSINESS USES
  210. Chapter 21.60 — CANNABIS
  211. Chapter 21.61 — DENSITY BONUS
  212. Chapter 21.62 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  213. Chapter 21.63 — MURALS
  214. Chapter 21.64 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
  215. Chapter 21.65 — URBAN DWELLING UNITS
  216. Chapter 21.66 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  217. Chapter 21.69 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES
  218. Chapter 21.74 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  219. Chapter 21.75 — NONCONFORMING LOTS
  220. Chapter 21.76 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
  221. Chapter 21.77 — NONCONFORMING USES
  222. Chapter 21.78 — OTHER NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  223. Chapter 21.80 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  224. Chapter 21.81 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
  225. Chapter 21.82 — LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION
  226. Chapter 21.83 — NOISE
  227. Chapter 21.84 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION
  228. Chapter 21.85 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—GENERAL
  229. Chapter 21.86 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
  230. Chapter 21.90 — PURPOSE
  231. Chapter 21.91 — LAND USE DEFINITIONS
  232. Chapter 21.92 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS
  233. Title 22 — SUBDIVISIONS
  234. Chapter 22.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  235. Chapter 22.08 — DEFINITIONS
  236. Chapter 22.12 — TENTATIVE MAP
  237. Chapter 22.14 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAP PROCEDURES
  238. Chapter 22.16 — FINAL MAP
  239. Chapter 22.18 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PROCESS
  240. Chapter 22.20 — DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS
  241. Chapter 22.24 — CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
  242. Chapter 22.28 — EXCEPTIONS
  243. Chapter 22.32 — APPEAL
  244. Chapter 22.34 — URBAN LOT SPLITS

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