Port Hueneme requires grading permits for significant earth-moving work. Drainage from properties must not adversely affect neighboring lots. The city's flat coastal terrain requires careful drainage management to prevent flooding.
PHMC requires grading permits for earthwork exceeding certain thresholds (typically 50 cubic yards of cut or fill). All grading must direct drainage away from structures and neighboring properties. Port Hueneme's flat terrain and coastal water table require careful drainage design. Grading within the Coastal Zone needs CDP review. Impervious surface additions must include drainage plans to manage increased runoff. French drains, swales, and retention features may be required. The City's Public Works department reviews drainage plans.
Unpermitted grading may require restoration. Drainage that damages neighboring properties creates civil liability. Grading without erosion control in the Coastal Zone can trigger Coastal Commission enforcement.
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