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ENGINEERING SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR GRADING/FILL PERMITS ONLY
(Improvements that do not require a Land Use Decision through the Planning Department)
SUBMITTAL PROCESS:
(For complete details, please refer to the City of Grants Pass Development Code, at
http://www.grantspassoregon.gov/221/Development-Code, then select Article 1, reference Section
1.063 (4) and Article 13 for steep slope requirements.)
“Grading” means excavation and/or deposit of soil onto a parcel of land with the intention to change
the ground surface from its current condition.
A Grading Permit shall be obtained from the Parks & Community Development Department prior to:
A. Disturbance of 50 cubic yards or more of material on the site (approximately 5 dump truck
loads).
B. Any work within the Steep Slope area
Grading/Fill Permit Submittals:
Requests for Grading Permits must be submitted to the Parks & Community Development
Department and include the following items for a complete submittal:
Completed and signed application (attached)
Grading Plan to be 8/12” x 11” minimum to include the following:
A. Parcel Layout for excavation and fill sites
B. Explain type of work to be done and where work will be done
C. Show existing contours
D. Show revised contours
E. Erosion/sediment control measures
F. Drainage Plan
G. List the amount of material that will be excavated, deposited, or moved. If
deposited onto another parcel, provide a written and signed agreement from said
parcel owner to accept materials onto their parcel.
Written construction schedule, with start date and completion date.
Traffic Control Plan (if applicable)
Geo Tech Report (if applicable)
Photos (if applicable)
Grading/Fill Permit Review:
The Grading Permit submittals will be reviewed for completeness by the Engineering Technician in
accordance with the above checklist. If the submittal is incomplete, it will be immediately rejected and
returned without review. If the submittal is complete, it will be routed for City staff review.
The Engineering Technician will notify the applicant when the permit is ready to be issued.
The review process will be completed within seven (7) calendar days.
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Fees*:
The Grading Permit fee is determined by the quantity of soil being excavated and/or deposited:
Grading Volume Charge
50 cubic yards (cy) or less
$74.31
51100 (cy)
$110.95
1011,000 (cy)
Base Fee
$123.17
1,00110,000 (cy)
Base Fee
$249.39
10,001100,000 (cy)
Base Fee
$500.81
100,001 (cy) or more
Each Additional 10,000 (cy)
Base Fee
$1,006.70
$59.04/10,000 (cy)
Grading/Fill Permit Issuance:
After the application is reviewed, approved, and the fee collected, the Grading permit will be issued.
Additional Notes:
- Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be in place prior to any fill or excavation.
- Disturbed areas shall not create adverse conditions directly or indirectly to streets, drainage
facilities, or other properties.
- All work shall be completed and protected no later than October 15
th
.
* - Construction may not begin until the permit has been issued. Any person who starts or
performs any work without first obtaining a permit shall be charged double the established
fees.
GRADING PERMIT APPLICATION*
LOCATION:
Project Address:
Nearest Intersection:
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Date:
Name/Company:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone/Cell Phone/Fax/Email:
Additional Parties:
(Required)
All work within public rights-of-way must be performed by licensed prequalified contractors per Chapter 9.37 of the Grants Pass
Municipal Code, at http://www.grantspassoregon.gov/316/Municipal-Code, then select Title 9.
Owner Name: (If not applicant) Phone: Fax:
Address: Email:
Contractor Name: (If not applicant) Phone: Fax:
Address: Email:
On-site Supervisor: Phone: Fax:
Address: Email:
*Required: Please attach or provide sketch of the project on reverse side, including any existing patches along property frontage.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Road Closure Required: Y N (If Yes, explain below and attach Road Closure Application & Traffic Control Plan)
Owner/Applicant:
I verify that the information presented on this application is true to the best of my knowledge:
Printed Name:
Signature:
For Engineering Use Only:
Submittals Attached
Reviews Completed
Description:
Comment:
Description:
Completed By & Date
Completed/Signed Application
Application Reviewed
Sketch of Project
Application Approved
Construction Schedule
Applicant Notified
Date: Time:
Road Closure Application
Fee Paid
Traffic Control Plan
Permit Issued
Site Plan
Project Number
Photos
Enc./Grading Permit No.
Drainage Plan
SS Plumbing Permit No.
Grading Plan
Street Class: Age:
Erosion Control
Franchise Private City of Grants Pass
Other
Conditions/Comments:
Contractor: Prequalified
Yes No
City Bus License
Yes No
* - Application processing will be completed within seven (7) calendar days from the receipt of the application.