Any grading project in Vineyard exceeding 50 cubic yards, cut/fill over 3 feet, or on slopes >= 10% requires a Sacramento County Grading Permit under SCC Ch. 16.44. Drainage must not be diverted onto neighboring property.
Under SCC Chapter 16.44, grading permits are required for: cuts/fills over 3 feet vertical; earthwork over 50 cubic yards; grading on slopes 10% or greater; or any grading within a floodplain. Drainage from new construction or grading must not be concentrated onto neighboring property - California civil law and SCC §16.44 require historical drainage patterns be maintained or improved. New impervious surfaces over 500 sq ft require stormwater best management practices (LID - Low Impact Development).
Grading without permit: stop-work order, after-the-fact permit at double fee. Diverting drainage onto a neighbor: civil suit under nuisance and potential SCC §16.44 violation.
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