Citrus Heights requires a grading permit for earthwork exceeding 50 cubic yards or cut/fill over 3 feet. Grading plans must show existing and proposed drainage, retaining walls, and erosion controls. Work within the Arcade Creek drainage district requires coordination.
Grading activity in Citrus Heights is regulated under the California Building Code Appendix J as adopted in CHMC and the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Design Manual. A grading permit is required for earthwork exceeding 50 cubic yards of cut or fill, cut slopes exceeding 3 feet in depth, fill slopes exceeding 3 feet, or any grading in a floodplain or on steep slopes. Plans prepared by a licensed civil engineer are required for larger projects showing existing and proposed contours, drainage patterns, retaining walls, setbacks, and erosion/sediment control BMPs. Drainage must be directed to approved outlets — concentrating runoff onto neighboring properties is prohibited and actionable (Civil Code §3479 nuisance). Work adjacent to Arcade Creek or Cripple Creek requires additional review by the Sacramento County drainage district. Retaining walls over 4 feet in height (measured from bottom of footing) require a separate building permit and engineering.
Unpermitted grading: stop-work, restoration, and fines of $500-$5,000. Drainage onto neighbor property: civil action plus nuisance abatement.
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