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Chapter 15.48 — EXCAVATIONS AND GRADING

Sierra Madre Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Sierra Madre

15.48.010 - Purpose.

15.48.020 - Scope.

15.48.030 - Definitions.

15.48.040 - Grading permits—Required—Exceptions.

15.48.050 - Grading permits—Required—Issuance conditional—Hearing.

15.48.060 - Grading permits—Plans and specifications.

15.48.070 - Grading permits—Engineering geological reports.

15.48.080 - Grading permits—Soils engineering reports.

15.48.090 - Grading permits—Application—Investigation, hearing and recommendation.

15.48.100 - Grading permit—Application—Basis for decision.

15.48.110 - Grading permit—Limitations and conditions.

15.48.120 - Hazardous grading—Determination.

15.48.130 - Fees.

15.48.140 - Security required.

15.48.150 - Design standards for cuts.

15.48.160 - Fills—Compaction.

15.48.170 - Fills—Preparation of ground.

15.48.180 - Fills—Slope.

15.48.190 - Fills—Permitted materials.

15.48.200 - Fills—Drainage terraces.

15.48.210 - Fills—Steepness requirements.

15.48.220 - Fills—Retaining walls—Modification authority.

15.48.230 - Design standards for setbacks.

15.48.240 - Design standards for drainage.

15.48.250 - Erosion control—Planting of slopes.

15.48.260 - Erosion control—Planting maintenance.

15.48.270 - Erosion control—Planting maintenance—Bond required.

15.48.280 - Grading inspection and supervision.

15.48.290 - Safety precautions.

15.48.300 - Permittee responsibilities.

15.48.310 - Modification of approved plans.

15.48.320 - Completion of work.

15.48.330 - Hazardous conditions.

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