Grading & Drainage: Anza vs Palm Springs
How do grading & drainage rules compare between Anza, CA and Palm Springs, CA?
Palm Springs has fewer restrictions than Anza.
Anza, CA
Riverside County
Riverside County Ord. 457 (Grading) regulates earth moving and Ord. 458 (Drainage) regulates stormwater conveyance. A grading permit is required for any earth movement exceeding 50 cubic yards on a single lot, any fill over 3 feet deep, or any cut over 5 feet deep. Onsite drainage may not be redirected onto neighboring property.
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Riverside County
Palm Springs requires a grading permit for excavation or fill over 50 cubic yards, slopes over 5 feet high, or any work in a floodplain. Drainage must be directed to approved outlets without impacting neighbors. The Engineering Division reviews plans under CBC Appendix J and city standards.
View full Palm Springs rules →Key Facts Comparison
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Anza FAQ
Palm Springs FAQ
Who handles drainage problems in Palm Springs?
Contact Palm Springs Engineering Division at (760) 323-8253 for public right-of-way drainage issues or private-lot grading questions. Report via MyPalmSprings or (760) 323-8229.
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