Ordinance No. 22‐2246
R1‐5 R1‐6, 7.5, 8, 10, 20,
etc., and R1‐6e
R1‐a
2. Fences See Chapter 19.48, Fence Ordinance
E. Development
(structures,
improvements, or
grading)
1.On actual
slopes ≥ 30%
i. Limited to 500 square feet.
ii. Development greater than 500 square feet shall be subject to a Hillside Exception by the Planning Commission in accordance with section 19.40.080 of the RHS Ordinance. No Hillside Exception is permitted on lots developed pursuant to Section 19.28.150.
2. For projects
proposed
pursuant to
Government
Code Sections
64411.7 and/or
65852.21
i. Unless required by the City Engineer or to meet Fire Code requirements, grading activity on lots with an average slope of:
a. Less than five percent shall not result in a change in grade elevation by more than 12 inches from existing natural grade.
b. Between five and ten percent shall not result in a change in grade elevation by more than 24 inches from existing natural grade.
c. Ten percent or more shall not result in a change in grade elevation by more than three feet from existing natural grade.
i. Unless required by the City Engineer or to meet Fire Code requirements, grading activity shall not result in a change in grade elevation of more than 12‐inches from existing natural grade.
ii. In all cases, the following shall apply:
a. Change in grade elevation shall be limited to the minimum extent necessary to ensure adequate drainage and access as demonstrated by a grading and drainage plan prepared by a registered civil engineer.
Ordinance No. 22‐2246
d. Unless required by the City Engineer or to meet
Fire Code requirements, grading activity on lots with
an average slope of:
i. Less than five percent shall not result in a change in grade elevation by more than 12
inches from existing natural grade.
ii. Between five and ten percent shall not result
in a change in grade elevation by more than 24
inches from existing natural grade.
iii. Ten percent or more shall not result in a
change in grade elevation by more than three
feet from existing natural grade.
d. Unless required by the City Engineer or to meet
Fire Code requirements, grading activity shall not result in a change in grade elevation of more than 12‐
inches from existing natural grade.
e. In all cases, the following shall apply:
i. Change in grade elevation shall be limited
to the minimum extent necessary to ensure
adequate drainage and access as
demonstrated by a grading and drainage
plan prepared by a registered civil
engineer.
ii. Split level designs shall be used to avoid
additional change in grade elevation.
iii. Unless otherwise required by the City
Engineer, spoils shall be balanced on site
and shall match the existing grading and
drainage pattern of the site.
iv. Unless required by the City Engineer,
development shall not result in a finished
floor more than 36 inches above finished
grade.