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Grading and erosion control in Calaveras County
Calaveras County's own rules on grading and erosion control, with the code text for every value.
Each rule below links to the section of the Calaveras County Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What Calaveras County's code says
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What are the grading rules in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County's code: A grading permit is needed for 50 cubic yards or more of material. (Unless another exemption applies, such as small shallow fills or cuts under 1 acre.) (§ 15.05.080); No permit is needed under 50 cubic yards, or for small shallow fills or cuts under 1 acre. (Fills under 1 foot deep on ground flatter than 5 horizontal to 1 vertical; cuts under 2 feet deep, 50 cubic yards or less off-site.) (§ 15.05.080).
General information, not legal advice.
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