Universal City requires grading permits for projects moving over 50 cubic yards of soil and mandates drainage plans that preserve sheet flow and avoid concentrating runoff onto neighbors.
Universal City regulates grading and drainage under its subdivision and building ordinances adopting the International Building Code Appendix J. Projects involving over 50 cubic yards of cut or fill, or altering drainage patterns on a lot, require a grading permit and an engineered drainage plan. All new construction must preserve historic drainage patterns so runoff does not concentrate or discharge onto adjacent properties in a manner that causes damage. Finished grade within 10 feet of a foundation must slope away at 5 percent minimum to protect structural integrity. Drainage swales, downspout extensions, and surface drains must connect to approved outfalls such as streets, drainage easements, or detention facilities. Retaining walls over 4 feet tall require engineering and permits under IBC Chapter 18.
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