A San Leandro grading permit (SLMC Title 7, Chapter 7-12 — Grading, Excavations and Fills) is required for movement of 50 cubic yards or more of soil (about 6 dump truck loads) or excavation 5+ feet deep. Drainage must convey storm waters to an approved natural watercourse or public storm drain.
Per SLMC §7-12-200 and the Building & Safety Division's published thresholds, a grading permit is required when work involves 50+ cubic yards of soil movement OR a hole or trench 5+ feet deep. Applications go through the Accela Citizens Access (ACA) portal. Required submittals include a Grading Permit Checklist, Stormwater Requirements Checklist, grading plans, and erosion/sedimentation/drainage plans per §7-12-230. Drainage facilities must convey storm water to a natural watercourse, swale, drainage way, or public storm drainage system at locations satisfactory to the City Engineer, and adequate measures must be taken to control storm waters during grading. All permits include a non-refundable 6% technology fee; fees are codified in Title 6, Chapter 4 of the San Leandro Administrative Code (2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule).
Grading without a permit is a violation enforceable as a code infraction with stop-work orders, after-the-fact permit fees (typically double standard fee), and required restoration. Failure to provide adequate drainage that causes runoff onto neighboring property may also create civil liability under California Civil Code §3479 (nuisance) and Water Code §7075 (obstruction of natural watercourses).
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