Patterson, CA · Stanislaus County

No notary required

Grading Permit Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a City of Patterson permit for grading work and provide project, property, and contractor information.

What this form is

The City requires a grading permit for projects that grade 50 cubic feet or more of dirt. The application asks for project details, work dates, property owner and contractor information, and signatures; it also describes insurance, bonding, and other permit conditions. Submit it with grading plans and all items listed on the attached checklist. Projects disturbing one acre or more must also submit a SWPPP for City approval.

Who needs it

Property owners and contractors planning grading work of 50 cubic feet or more must apply for a City of Patterson grading permit.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner, contractor, and City Engineer sign and date it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Grading Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide project, property owner, and contractor information, then sign and date where indicated.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include grading plans and all items listed on the attached checklist.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?
No. The form has signature and date lines for the property owner, contractor, and City Engineer, but does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
Who needs a Patterson grading permit?
The application says any project grading 50 cubic feet or more of dirt must obtain a City Grading Permit.
What must I include with the application?
Submit grading plans and all items listed on the attached checklist. The form also describes contractor insurance and bond requirements.
How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Grading Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Patterson form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.