Huntington Beach regulates grading under the HBMC Grading and Excavation Code. Grading permits are required for excavation and fill operations. Drainage must be directed to approved systems and not onto neighboring properties.
The HBMC Grading and Excavation Code requires permits for grading operations including excavation and fill. The code establishes standards for cut and fill slopes, drainage, erosion control, and inspection requirements. Surface water drainage must be directed to approved drainage systems and not onto adjacent properties. The city's stormwater management program requires post-construction water quality BMPs for new development. Grading within the Coastal Zone requires additional review through the CDP process. All grading must comply with the approved grading plan and be inspected by the city.
Unpermitted grading is a code violation. Drainage directed onto neighboring properties is enforceable as a nuisance under HBMC 17.10.
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