Grading and erosion control in Tehama County

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Erosion control plan	A wet weather operating and erosion control plan, approved before work starts. Applies: Grading permits allowing work from October 15 through May 1. § 9.43.100 · code text If the grading permit provides for work to be done during the wet weather season, the permit shall contain a wet weather operating and erosion control plan in compliance with the grading standards, which plan shall be approved prior to the commencement of any work.
Grading without a permit	Gardening and farming; brush clearing and firebreaks for fire safety; temporary utility trenches; emergency grading. § 9.43.060 · code text The following activities are exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter:
Rainy-season limits	October 15 through May 1, grading needs an approved wet weather erosion plan, or a closure plan if work stops. Applies: Grading permits; the director may refuse grading under a discretionary permit in this season. § 9.43.100 · code text the period October 15th through May 1st (the "wet weather season")

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Tehama County's code: Gardening and farming; brush clearing and firebreaks for fire safety; temporary utility trenches; emergency grading. (§ 9.43.060); A wet weather operating and erosion control plan, approved before work starts. (Grading permits allowing work from October 15 through May 1.) (§ 9.43.100).

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