Chapter 10.12 — Grading and Excavation
Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Rancho Santa Margarita
Sec. 10.12.010. - Title reference to Code.¶
Sec. 10.12.020. - Grading manual.¶
Sec. 10.12.030. - Purpose and intent.¶
Sec. 10.12.040. - Scope.¶
Sec. 10.12.050. - Definitions.¶
10.12.160 through 10.12.210 or his or her successor appearing pursuant to Section…¶
Sec. 10.12.060. - Grading permits.¶
Sec. 10.12.070. - Grading permit, paving.¶
Sec. 10.12.080. - Grading permit, watercourse alteration.¶
Sec. 10.12.090. - Excavation blasting permit.¶
Sec. 10.12.100. - Types of grading permits.¶
Sec. 10.12.110. - Powers and duties of the City Engineer and Building Official.¶
Sec. 10.12.120. - Violations and penalties.¶
Sec. 10.12.130. - Hazardous conditions.¶
Sec. 10.12.140. - Appeals.¶
Sec. 10.12.150. - Technical advice.¶
Sec. 10.12.160. - Grading permits required.¶
Sec. 10.12.170. - Application for grading permits.¶
Sec. 10.12.180. - Plans and specifications.¶
Sec. 10.12.190. - Information on plans and specifications.¶
Sec. 10.12.200. - Soil engineering and engineering geology reports.¶
Sec. 10.12.210. - Issuance, expiration, and renewal of grading permits.¶
Sec. 10.12.220. - Denial of permit.¶
Sec. 10.12.230. - Time of grading operations.¶
Sec. 10.12.240. - Responsibility of permittee.¶
Sec. 10.12.250. - Protection of adjoining property.¶
Sec. 10.12.260. - Import and export of earth material.¶
Sec. 10.12.270. - Grading plan check fees.¶
Sec. 10.12.280. - Grading permit fees.¶
Sec. 10.12.290. - Cost recovery fees.¶
Sec. 10.12.300. - Grading permit security.¶
Sec. 10.12.310. - Cuts.¶
Sec. 10.12.320. - Fills.¶
Sec. 10.12.330. - Setbacks.¶
Sec. 10.12.340. - Drainage and terracing.¶
Sec. 10.12.350. - Asphalt concrete pavement.¶
Sec. 10.12.360. - Erosion and sediment control and water quality control requirement…¶
Sec. 10.12.370. - Erosion and sediment control plans.¶
Sec. 10.12.380. - Erosion and sediment control and water quality control system…¶
Sec. 10.12.390. - Grading inspection.¶
Sec. 10.12.400. - Grading requirements.¶
Sec. 10.12.410. - Notification of noncompliance.¶
Sec. 10.12.420. - Transfer of responsibility for approval.¶
Sec. 10.12.430. - Site inspection by the City Engineer/Building Official.¶
Sec. 10.12.440. - Special inspections.¶
Sec. 10.12.450. - Final reports.¶
Sec. 10.12.460. - Notification of completion of work.¶
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