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Grading and erosion control in Jurupa Valley

Jurupa Valley's own rules on grading and erosion control, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Jurupa Valley's code says

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Erosion control plan
  • All work needing a grading permit must have an approved erosion control plan, unless the Public Works Director waives it.
    Applies: May be waived for grading on a single home lot with an approved erosion control system in place before October 1.
    § 8.70.060 · code text
    Unless waived by the Public Works Director, all work requiring a grading permit shall be required to have an approved erosion control plan.
  • Needed when the Public Works Director finds erosion or sediment could harm adjacent properties.
    Applies: Projects found to possibly harm adjacent properties.
    § 8.70.060 · code text
    An erosion control plan is required for a project if the Public Works Director determines that erosion or sediment discharge from the project could adversely affect adjacent properties.
When a grading permit is needed
  • A grading permit is needed for more than 100 cubic yards.
    Applies: Stockpiling, placing or removing earth on or from a property.
    § 8.70.030 · code text
    No person shall stockpile, deposit or allow the placement or removal of earth material on or from any real property in excess of one hundred (100) cubic yards without first obtaining a grading permit.
Grading without a permit
  • Excavations for basements and footings under a valid building permit (not fill made from them, unsupported cuts over five (5) feet high, or unsupported vertical banks more than two (2) feet high); excavations up to one hundred (100) cubic yards that are less than two (2) feet deep, or that do not create a cut slope both higher than five (5) feet and steeper than 2:1; fills up to one hundred (100) cubic yards less than three (3) feet deep that do not support structures
    Applies: on a single site; fills must not obstruct a drainage course
    § 8.70.030 · code text
    An excavation below finish grade for basements and footings of a building, mobile home, retaining wall, swimming pool or other structure authorized by a valid building permit or construction permit.
Rainy-season limits
  • No grading-permit work from October 1 to May 31 unless an erosion control plan is approved or waived.
    Applies: Work under a grading permit.
    § 8.70.060 · code text
    No activity authorized under a grading permit shall be conducted between October 1 and May 31 unless an erosion control plan has been approved or the Public Works Director has waived the requirement for an erosion control plan.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the grading rules in Jurupa Valley?

Jurupa Valley's code: A grading permit is needed for more than 100 cubic yards. (Stockpiling, placing or removing earth on or from a property.) (§ 8.70.030); All work needing a grading permit must have an approved erosion control plan, unless the Public Works Director waives it. (May be waived for grading on a single home lot with an approved erosion control system in place before October 1.) (§ 8.70.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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