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Q: When is a grading permit required?
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A: When the proposed project fails to meet the conditions (A through H) of the Standard Grading Plan Information Sheet. Example: Disturbing more than 5,000 square feet in the Critical Area.
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Q: How is the disturbed area calculated?
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A: For structures, add a minimum of 20 feet to each dimension. The calculated area must include the proposed driveway, well and septic area, or public utility connections.
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Q: What is Stormwater Management and water quality control?
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A: Stormwater Management is a system of vegetative, non-structural and structural measures used to maintain post-development peak discharge rates and to provide water quality benefits through the control of volume, timing or rate flow caused by man-made changes to the land.
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Q: When is a Public Works or Utility Agreement needed? What is required?
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A: When improvements are proposed to public infrastructures, such as roads, storm drains, water/sewer lines. Checklists are available for each on the on-line form page.
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Q: What is a sensitive area and a sensitive area report?
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A: A sensitive area is designated by Soil Conservation during grading permit review for sloped areas, watercourses, and outfalls. The report is a photo journal with pictures taken prior to development, and after development to show changes and/or preservation of designated areas.
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