§ 5-10.304. Grading Plans.

Plans shall be prepared by a civil engineer in conformance with the City of Modesto's Erosion and Sediment Control Standard, and Specifications for Construction Activities and shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a)

A vicinity map indicating the site location and significant geographic features;

(b)

A site delineation map indicating boundary lines of the property and each lot or parcel into which the site is proposed to be divided;

(c)

The location of on-site and surrounding watercourses and wetlands, existing and proposed drainage systems, and drainage area boundaries and acreages. Additional hydrologic analysis shall be provided as required by the Director;

(d)

The location of existing and proposed roads and structures on the site, and on adjacent property;

(e)

Accurate contours at two (2) foot intervals for slopes up to ten (10) percent, and five (5) foot intervals for slopes over ten (10) percent showing topography of existing ground and location of existing vegetation, including all oak trees, all other trees over six (6) inches in diameter measured at four and one-half (4.5) feet above the ground, groves of trees, and natural features such as rock outcroppings. Spot elevations will be required where relatively flat conditions exist. The spot elevations or contour lines shall be extended off-site for a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet, or one hundred (100) feet in flat terrain;

(f)

Elevations, location, extent and slope of all proposed grading shown by contours, cross-sections or other means, and location of any disposal areas, fills or other special features to be included in the work;

(g)

A statement of the quantity of material to be excavated, the quantity of material to be filled, whether such excavation or fill is permanent or temporary, and the amount of such material to be imported to or exported from the site;

(h)

A delineation of the area to be cleared and grubbed;

(i)

A statement of the estimated starting date, grading completion date, and when site improvements will be completed;

(j)

The location, implementation schedule, and maintenance schedule of all erosion control measures and sediment control measures to be implemented or constructed prior to, during or after the proposed activity;

(k)

A description of measures designed to control dust and stabilize the construction site road and entrance;

(l)

A description of the location and methods of storage and disposal of construction materials;

(m)

Any additional plans or control measures required by the Director.

(Ord. 3355 § 1, effective 10-8-04)