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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title C — CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE›Chapter III — GRADING AND DRAINAGE›Article 6 — GRADING PERMITS

Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 4 Permit Issuance and Permit Denial

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

Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. C12-482. - Approval of plans.

When ordinance requirements and conditions of approval are met and the final plans are approved, a grading or drainage permit will be approved and issued by the Grading Official. The work shall be performed according to the approved plans and specifications, which shall not be modified except as provided in Section C12-499 or Section C12-514.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.120, § 1, 4-9-13)

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Sec. C12-483. - Distribution and use of approved plans.

One set of approved and dated plans and specifications will be returned to the applicant, or the engineer along with permit instructions and an inspection card. The applicant shall supply reproductions of approved, dated plans for use by the project work crew. One or more sets of approved plans shall be retained on the site at all times during the work.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.120, § 1, 4-9-13)

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Sec. C12-484. - Permit denial.

The Grading Official will deny the issuance of a grading or drainage permit for failure to satisfy any of the conditions of grading approval imposed, and will notify the applicant in writing, identifying the requirements or conditions which have not been met or performed, which are the basis for the denial.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.120, § 1, 4-9-13)

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Secs. C12-485—C12-487. - Reserved.

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