CMC Title 15 regulates grading. Drainage must comply with city Drainage Master Plan and SUSMP. All development must mitigate runoff impacts. Coastal zones have additional protections.
Title 15: minimum requirements for grading. Protects life, property, community character, natural scenic character. Stormwater compliance per SUSMP (April 2003). Development must mitigate runoff flow rates, velocities, pollutants, erosion per grading ordinance, stormwater ordinance, and Drainage Master Plan.
City Engineer enforces. Stop-work for violations. Permit Center: 442-339-2610.
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