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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title C — CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE›Chapter III — GRADING AND DRAINAGE›Article 5 — GRADING APPROVAL

Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 1 General Provisions

Santa Clara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara County

Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. C12-421. - Purpose.

This article sets forth the process for obtaining grading and abatement approvals in unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. It applies to all approvals regulated in this chapter. The following sections are organized to represent a step-by-step description of the grading and abatement approval process. Use of the term "grading approval" in this chapter includes both a grading approval or an abatement approval and the term "preliminary grading plans" references plans submitted for either a grading approval or an abatement approval.

Issuance of a grading approval is required prior to the issuance of a grading permit and issuance of an abatement approval is required prior to issuance of an abatement permit.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.120, § 1, 4-9-13)

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