Riverbank, CA · Stanislaus County
Grading Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Riverbank grading permit for excavation or grading work within the city.
What this form is
Riverbank requires anyone excavating or grading within the city to obtain a grading permit, unless the project qualifies for an exemption. The application asks for owner and contractor details, the proposed work and estimated quantities, the property location, and intended use. Submit it with the required plans and supporting documents; the application instructions list a $500 plan check fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning excavation or grading within Riverbank need this application unless their project qualifies for an exemption.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required documents to the Development Services Department at 6617 Third Street, Riverbank, CA 95367; an appointment is strongly recommended. The document lists a $500 plan check fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention any notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Grading Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and contractor details, the proposed work and estimated quantities, the property description, and the intended use.
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Gather Required Documents
Include three copies of the original plans, a soils and geologic report if required, two copies of project earthwork specifications, and city fees.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and documents to Riverbank Development Services at 6617 Third Street; the document strongly recommends scheduling an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who needs to file a Riverbank grading permit application?
- Anyone excavating or grading within Riverbank is required to obtain a grading permit, unless the project qualifies for an exemption described in the document.
- How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required documents to the Development Services Department at 6617 Third Street, Riverbank, CA 95367. The document strongly recommends making an appointment.
- What documents accompany the application?
- The instructions call for three copies of the original plans, a soils and geologic report if required, two copies of project earthwork specifications, and the listed city fees.