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Grading Permit
Updated Mar 26, 2026
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Required for earthwork exceeding threshold quantities (typically 50+ cubic yards or cuts/fills over 5 ft). Submittal includes grading plan, drainage plan, soils report, erosion control plan, and sometimes haul route.
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grading
earthwork
erosion
drainage
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DETAILS
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50+ cubic yards or 5 ft cut/fill
category
Site Work
jurisdiction type
Municipal building/public works
domain premigration
construction
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https://www.iccsafe.org/
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