Apply for Grading Permit

Read the improvement standards and instructions prior to applying for Public Works permits.

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Step 1.Prepare for Application

Application must include work schedule; dates and all pertinent information.

Step 2.Prepare Survey Monument Preservation Form

A completed “Survey Monument Preservation Form”, which can be found on the Public Works website at: https://www.sjgov.org/department/pwk/permits

Step 3.Prepare Traffic Control Plans

Four (4) sets of traffic control plans prepared in accordance with the latest edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). The CA MUTCD can be found online at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/safety-programs/camutcd

Step 4.Prepare Improvement Plans

Four (4) sets of improvement plans (11” x 17”, if clearly legible, otherwise 24” x 36”) with the following information:

a. Site Plan (Vicinity Map)

b. Right-of-way lines, centerline, edge of pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk and all existing utilities labeled and dimensioned.

c. Type of work and location clearly identified. Must include dimensions relative to the right-of-way, centerline, edge of pavement, etc.

d. Typical cross-sections.

e. Typical back-fill detail per the San Joaquin County Public Works Standard R-29 (use San Joaquin County Standard Specifications and Special Provisions as a guide located on the Public Works website).

f. Clearly depict and label City/County/State limit line near work area, where applicable.

g. North Arrow and Scale. 1”=20’ Scale min

Step 5.Validate I need a Permit

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