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11/25/2019 Sec. 9.51. - ADOPTION OF APPENDICES I AND J: Appendices I - Patio Covers and J — Grading, as set forth in the 2019 California Building Code, are adopted by reference. Sec. 9.52. - SECTION J102.1, APPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Section J102.1, Appendix J - Grading of the Building Code is amended to add a definition of Engineered Grading: ENGINEERED GRADING. An excavation greater than two (2) feet in depth; where cut slope is greater than five (5) feet in height; where fill is to be placed on natural grade steeper than 20% (1:5 ratio); where fill is greater than three (3) feet in height; where fill supports a structure; or where more than 50 cubic yards of fill is placed. Sec. 9.53. - APPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Appendix J of the Building Code is amended to replace the words `Building Official' with the words 'City Engineer' at all locations in this appendix where the words 'Building Official' are found. Sec. 9.54. - SECTION J103.2 (1), APPPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODED AMENDED: Appendix J - Grading, Section J103.2 (1) of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: J103.2 (1) Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following: 1. Grading in an isolated, self- contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties and the amount of grading is less than 50 cubic yards, unless the grading meets the definition of Engineered Grading. Sec. 9.55. - SECTION J103.3, APPPENDIX J OF THE BUILDING CODED ADDED: Appendix J - Grading. Section J103.3 of the Building Code is added to read as follows: J103.3. Grading Fees. At the time of filing for a grading permit, the applicant shall deposit funds to cover the costs of engineering services for plan review and inspection. Engineering services are provided on an actual cost basis. Actual costs are determined by the fully burdened hourly rates by position performing service. The rates, as established through resolution of the City Council, are on file with the City Clerk. Separate plan review and permit fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this code. Secs. 9.56 — 9.76. — RESERVED. SECTION 4. A n e w Article VI of Chapter 9 of the Redwood City Code is hereby adopted to read as follows: ATTY /ORD.499 /BUILDING CODE ADOPTION 2019 ORDINANCE NO. 2470 REV' 11 -19 -19 RL MUFF NO. 305 Page 5 of 8