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01/09/2017 <br />TERRACE. A relatively level step constructed in the face of a graded slope for <br />drainage and maintenance purposes. <br />Sec. 9.70. APPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: <br />Appendix J of the Building Code is amended to replace the words `Building <br />Official' with the words `City Engineer' at all locations in this appendix chapter <br />where the words `Building Official' are found. <br />Sec. 9.71. SECTION J103, APPPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODED AMENDED: <br />Section J103, Appendix J of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: <br />J103.1 Permits required. Except as exempted in Section J103.2, no grading shall <br />be performed without first having obtained a permit therefore from the City Engineer. <br />A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other <br />structures. <br />J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following: <br />1. Except for "engineered grading", which is not exempt and always requires a <br />permit, grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger <br />to the public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties <br />and the amount of grading is less than 50 cubic yards, does not require a <br />permit. <br />2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code. <br />3. Cemetery graves. <br />4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations. <br />5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities. <br />6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, <br />aggregate or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do <br />not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in, soil on <br />adjoining properties. <br />7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design <br />professional. <br />Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to <br />grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the <br />provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. <br />ATTY/ORD.433/13UILDING CODE ADOPTION <br />REV: 12-19-16 RL <br />Page 10 of 16 <br />ORDINANCE NO. 2428 <br />MUFF NO. 305 <br />