§ 15.88.020 — Purpose

15.88.020 Purpose.

The grading ordinance is enacted for the purpose of regulating grading on property within the city limits of the city to safeguard life, limb, health, property and the public welfare; to avoid pollution of watercourses with nutrients, sediments, or other materials generated or caused by surface water runoff; to comply with the city's national pollution discharge elimination system (NPDES) Permit No. CA0082597, provision D2, issued by the California regional water quality control board; and to ensure that the intended use of a graded site within the city limits is consistent with the city general plan, any specific plans adopted thereto and all applicable city ordinances and regulations. The grading ordinance is intended to control all aspects of grading operations within the city limits of the city. (Prior code § 9.31.1502)