St. George, UT Environmental Rules: Stormwater Management (2026)

Every person shall obtain a grading permit for any land disturbance or grading activity on land of one (1) acre or more.

B. Exemptions: The following activities are exempt from the permit requirement:

1. Any emergency activity that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property, or natural resources.

2. Existing nursery and agricultural operations conducted as a permitted main or accessory use.

3. Additions or modifications to existing single-family structures.

C. Application For A Grading Permit: Each application shall include the following:

1. Name of applicant;

2. Business or residence address of applicant;

3. Name, address or telephone number of the owner of the property of record;

4. Address and legal description of subject property including the tax reference number and parcel number of the subject property;

5. Name, address and telephone number of the contractor and any subcontractor(s) who shall perform the land disturbing/grading activity and who shall implement the erosion and sediment control plan;

6. A statement indicating the nature, extent and purpose of the land disturbing/grading activity, including the size of the area for which the permit shall be applicable and a schedule for the starting and completion dates of the land disturbing/grading activity;

7. A diagram with contours and cross sections showing the extent of grading and BMPs;

8. Drainage study, if required by city;