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Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.garfield·county.com
I ifYPE OF GRADING
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Malling Address: _______________________ _
Englneer: ________________ Phone: (, _______ _
Malling Address : _______________________ _
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION
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ALL UTILITIES MUST BE LOCATED PRIOR TO ANY GRADING
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Authority. This application for a Building Permit must be signed by the Owner of the property, described above, or
an authorized agent. If the signature below Is not that of the Owner, a separate letter of authority, signed by the
Owner, must be provided with this Application .
legal Access. A Building Permit cannot be Issued w i thout proof of legal and adequate access to the property for
purposes of inspections by the Building Division.
Other Permits. Multiple separate permits may be required : (1) State Electrical Permit, (2) County OWTS Permit,
(3) another permit required for use on the property Identified above, e.g. State or County Highway/ Road Access or
a State Wastewater Discharge Permit.
Vold Permit. A Building Permit becomes null and void if the work authorized Is not commenced within 180 days of
the date of Issuance and if work ls suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after commencement.
GERTI El CATION
I hereby certify that I have read this Application and that the Information contained above is true and correct. I
understand that the Bulldlng Division accepts the Application, along with the plans and specifications and other
! data submitted by me or on my behalf (submlttals), based upon my certification as to accuracy. Assumi ng
completeness of the submittals and approval of this Appllcatlon, a Butldlng Permi t will be Issued granting
permission to me, as Owner, to construct the structure(s) and facilities detailed on the submlttals reviewed by the
Building Division. In consideration of the Issuance of the Building Permit, I agree that I and my agents will comply
with provisions of any federal, state or local law regulating the work and the Garfield County Building Code, OWTS
regulations and applicable land use regulations (County Regulation(s)). I acknowledge that the Building Permit
may be suspended or revoked, upon notice from the County, If the location, construction or use of the structure(s)
and facllity(ies), described above, are not in compliance with County Regulation(s) or any other applicable law.
I hereby grant permission to the Building Division to enter the property, described above, to Inspect the work. I
further acknowledge that the issuance of the Building Permit does not prevent the Building Official from: (1)
requiring the correction of errors In the submittals, If any, discovered after Issuance; or (2) stopping construction
or use of the structure(s) or faclllty(les) If such Is In violation of County Regulation(s) or any other applicable law.
Review of this Application, including submittals, and Inspections of the work by the Building Division do not
constitute an acceptance of responsibility or liability by the County of errors, omissions or discrepancies. As the
Owner, I acknowledge that responslbllity for compliance with federal, state and local laws and County Regulations
rest with me and my authorized agents, including without limitation my architect designer, engineer and/ or
builder.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the Notice and Certification above as well as
have provided the required Information which Is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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Garfield County
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.garfield-county.com
GRADING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
A permit is required for any excavation, grading, or earthwork construction including fills and embankments. A
grading permit does not permit the construction of retaining walls or other structures.
EXEMPTION FROM GRADING PERMIT:
• Agricultural Land: Grading, excavation and earthwork, including fills and embankments that are
constructed solely for agricultural purposes on lands that are farms or ranches.
• Small Pro!ects: Grading that does not exceed 50 cu. yds of earthwork material or 6000 sq.ft. of graded
area as long as grading does not change drainage patterns with respect to adjacent properties.
• See Amended 2009 IBC Appendix J for other Exemptions.
TYPES OF GRADING PERMITS AND FEES:
• Major grading: over 20,000 sq. ft. or over 5000 cu.yds .......................... $400.00
• Minor grading: less than 20,000 sq. ft. and under 5000 cu. Yds ............. $100.00
PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (1 copy required):
• Complete application (a one page from is available from the County)
• Vicinity Map indicating section, township and range of site, proposed location of grading, and the site's
relation to surrounding roads , municipal boundaries, and water bodies.
• Site plan that shows the following within 100 feet of the proposed grading:
i . Existing and proposed contours (see exemption below for pipelines)
ii. Delineation of area to be disturbed by grading activities
iii. Existing structures
iv. Existing and proposed roads and driveway
v. Property boundaries, right-of-ways and easements
vi. Floodplains, intermittent streams, wetlands and other bodies of water
• Erosion Control Plan and Details. Plan shows the location of all erosion control measures.
• MAJOR GRADING PERMIT ONLY:
i . Revegetation and Reclamation Plan. See attached requirements
ii . Financial securitv for site reclamation. Please allow County to review reclamation cost estimate
before providing security.
iii. For major grading permits, the plans must be prepared and stamped by a qualified Colorado
Professional engineer.
• PIPELINES ONLY: The site plan does not need to show topographic contours if the installation of pipeline
will not result in changes to the surface grade.
• Approve State Stormwater Permit if area disturbed by grading is greater than one acre.
• Soils Report: A soils report may not be required if the maximum depth of cut or fill deph is less than 15 feet
and native slopes are less than 25%.
• Drainage Report: will be required if the County believes that grading may change drainage patterns with
regard to adjacent properties, wetlands/water bodies or slopes greater than 25%
• Grading Permit Fee: See fees above for amount. (Make Check payable to: Garfield County Treasurer).
PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT SUBMITTAL.
ALL PERMITS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
• Appendix J-2009 International Building Code amended.
• Garfield County Land Use Code.
(Applicant's Copy)
• Applicable Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division
requirements.
• Utility location is required prior to any grading.
Garfield County Vegetation & Site Reclamation Requirements
(Long-Term Disturbed Areas. One Acre or More)
Overview: Grading Permits typical require the submission of:
• A Site Specific Inventory and Map of county and State Listed Noxious Weeds.
• A Weed Management Plan.
• A Revegetation and Reclamation Plan.
• A Cost Estimate
• A Financial Security.
The purpose of the plan is to ensure that the development does not result in: (i) erosion and dust generation, (ii)
the propagation of noxious weeds, (iii) the excessive loss of wildlife habitat and food sources, and (iv) long-term
visual eyesores. The financial security allows the County to perform reclamation in the case that the developer
abandons the project or does not perform adequate reclamation.
Required Elements of Vegetation and Reclamation Plan:
Section 1 -Soll Handling. Includes: (i) provisions for salvaging on-site topsoil, (ii) a timetable for
eliminating topsoil and/or aggregate piles, (iii) plan that provides for soil cover if any disturbances or
stockpiles sit exposed for a period of 90 days or more, and (iv) erosion control barriers and dust
suppression measures.
Section 2 -Weed Management Plan. Includes: (i) a site specific weed inventory along with a site plan
showing County Listed Noxious Weeds and Colorado Listed A & B Noxious Weeds (Contact Garfield
County Vegetation Management for updated list), (ii) weed management plan that addresses inventoried
weeds in a timely and effective manner. ~: Garfield County may require the submittal for treatment
records.)
Section 3 -Site Revegetatlon and Restoration. Includes: (i) plant material list (be specific, scientific and
common names require), (ii) planting schedule (to include timing, methods, and provisions for watering, if
applicable), and (iii) a map of the area that will be certified as weed-free by the State of Colorado
Department of Agriculture.)
Section 4 -Cost Estimate. Cost estimate is used to determine the amount of the financial security. Line
items within the cost estimate include: (i) mobilization, (ii) earthmoving, (iii) seed and planting, (iv) weed-
free mulch, erosion control, and dust suppression , (v) irrigation, and (vi) weed management. (Note: For
pipelines and projects in which existing grade is the same as final grade, a cost of $2 ,500/acre can used to
determine the financial security.)
Flnanclal Security; Bonds, letter of Credit valid for a minimum of 2 years or cash.
County Inspection and Release of Financial Security: When grading has been completed and vegetation
reestablished , the developer (permit holder) phones County Vegetation Manager (970-625-8601) and requests an
inspection. If restoration is determined to be adequate, the county will inform the development and release the
financial security.
(Applicant's Copy)
APPENDIX J
GRADING
ADOPTED AMENDMENT
See IBC sections 43, 44, and 45 In Resolution 2012-59 for
amendments to J103 .1, J103.2 (1), and J103.2 addition
Tlie provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically ref ere need in tl1e adopting ordinance.
SECTION J101
GENERAL
I JlOl.l Scope. The provisions of this chapter apply to grading,
excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and
embankments. Where conflicts occur between the technical
requirements of this chapter and the gcotechnical report, the
geot~hnical report shall govern.
Jl 01.2 Flood hazard areas. The provisions of this chapter shall
not apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction,
including fills and embankments, injloodways withinjlood haz-
ard areas established in Section 1612.3 or injlood hawrd areas
where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have
not been designated, unless it has been demonstrated through
hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance
with standard engineering practice that the proposed work will
not result in any increase in the level of the base flood.
SECTION J102
DEFINITIONS
J102.1 Definlilons. Fortheputposes of this appendix chapter,
the terms, phrases end words listed in this section and their
derivatives shall have the jndicated meanings.
BENCH. A relatively level step excavated into earth material
on which fill is to be placed.
COMPACTION. The densification of a fill by mechanical
means.
CUT. See Excavation.
DOWN DRAIN. A device for collecting water from a swale or
ditch located on or above a slope, and safely delivering lt to an
approved drainage facility
EROSION. The wearing away of the ground surface es a result
of the movement of wind, water or ice.
EXCAVATION. The removal of earth material by artificial
means, also referred to as a cut.
FILL. Deposition of earth materials by artificial means.
GRADE. The vertical location of the ground surface.
GRADE, EXISTING. The grade prior to grading.
GRADE, FINISHED. 1be grade of the site at the conclusion
of all grading efforts.
GRADING. An excavation or fill or combination thereof.
KEY. A compacted fill placed in n trench excavated in earth
material beneath the toe of a slope.
SLOPE. An inclined surface, the inclination of which is
ex.pressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.
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TERRACE. A relatively level step constructed in the face of a
graded slope for drainage and maintenance purposes .
SECTION J103
PERMITS REQUIRED
JlUJ.1 Permits required. EitCCpl-ti -e llempletl -ie -SeclieH
1'103:2:; no-grading -shall be-perfel'llled-witheut-fil6 t-hamg
obtait.tcda.pMJJi.t.tbcr~fo; ft0Al.&c.building-offioi11l. A.gradiDg.
pennirdoea net-inelude d»ooft!tNCtien cf retaining-wa!lsu
a&hcs: structures.
J 103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for
the following:
1. Grading -in -an-ist>kited;-se lf-i:entained-erea; 1>f'&Yi eed
~~i s .ne-daugsc-to ~cs. pW>lic r aDd that. su.ch..gradiog
will-not ilflversely aff eot-ad joiniDg p.t:<>Jlor.tie&.
2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted
under this code.
3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpil-
ing rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay controlled by
other regulations, provided such operations do not affect
the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses
in, soil on adjoining properties.
7. Exploratory excavations perfonned under the direction
of a registered design professional.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix
shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be
done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or
any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
SECTION J104
PERMIT APPLICATION ANO SUBMITTALS
J104.l Submittal requirements. In addition to the provisions
of Section 105.3, the applicant shall state the estimated quanti-
ties of excavation and fill.
J104.2 Site plan requiremenls. In addition to the provisions of
Section 107, a grading pla1fshall show the existing grade and fin-
ished grade in contour intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate
the nature and extent of the work and show in detail that it com-
plies with the requirements of this code. The plans shall show the
existing grade on adjoining properties in sufficient detail to iden-
tify how grade changes will conform to the requirements of this
code.
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Jl04.3 GeotechnJcal report. A geotechnical report prepared
by a registered design professional shall be provided. The
report shall contain at least the folJowing:
1. The nature and distribution of existing soils;
2. Conclusions and recommendations for grading proce-
dures;
3. Soil design criteria for any structures or embankments
required to accomplish the proposed grading; and
4. Where necessary, slope stability studies, and recommen-
dations nnd conclusions regarding site geology.
Exception: A geotechnical report is not required where the
building code official detennincs that the nature of the work
applied for is such that a report is not necessary.
J104.4 Liquefaction study. For sites with mapped maltitnum
considered earthquake spectral response accelerations at short
periods (S,) greater than 0.5g as determined by Section 1613, a
study of the liquefaction potential of the site shall be provided,
and the recommendations incorporated in the plans.
Exception: A liquefaction study is not required where the
building official determines from established local data that
the liquefaction potential is low.
SECTION J105
INSPECTIONS
JlOS.l General. Inspections shall be governed by Section 109
of this code.
JlOS.2 Special inspections. The special inspection require·
men ts of Section 1704. 7 shall apply to work performed under a
grading permit where required by the building official.
SECTION J106
EXCAVATIONS
Jl06.1 Maximum slope. The slope of cut surfaces shall be no
steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be no steeper
than two units horizontal lo one unit vertical (SO· percent slope)
unless the owner or authorized agent furnishes a geotechnicaJ
report justifying a steeper slope.
Exceptions:
638
I. A cut surface shall be permitted to be at a slope of l.5
units horizontal to one unit vertical (67-percent slope)
provided that all of the following arc met:
1.1. It is not intended to support structures or sur·
charges.
1.2. It is adequately protected against erosion.
1.3. It is no more than 8 feet (243 8 mm) in height.
1.4. It is approved by the building code official.
1.5. Ground water is not encountered.
2. A cut sutfacc in bedrock shall be permitted to be at a
slope of one unit horizontal to one unit vertical
(100-percenl slope).
SECTION J107
FILLS
J107.l General. Unless otherwise recommended in the I
geotechnical report, fills shall comply with the provisions of
this section.
J107.2 Surface preparation. The ground surface shall be pre-
pared to receive fill by removing vegetation, topsoil and other
unsuitable materials, and scarifying the ground to provjde a
bond with the fill material.
Jl07.3 Benching. Where existing grade is at a slope steeper than
five units horizontal to one unit vertical (20-percent slope} and
the depth of the fill exceeds 5 feet (1524 mm) benching shall be
provided in accordance with Figure JI CJ7 .3. A key shall be pro-
vided whichisatleast 10feet(3048mm) in widthand2 feet(610
mm) in depth.
J107.4 Fill material. Fill material shalJ not include organic,
frozen or other deleterious materials. No rock or similar irre·
ducible material greater than 12 inches (305 mm) in nny dimen-
sion shall be included in fills.
J107 5 Compaction. AlJ fill material shall be compacted to 90
percent of maximum density as determined by ASTM D 1557,
Modified Proctor, in lifts not exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in
depth.
Jl07.6 Maximum slope. The slope of fill surfaces shall be no i
steeper than is safe for the intended use. Fill slopes steeper than
two units horizontal to one unit vertical (SO-percent slope) shall
be justified by a geotechnical report or engineering data.
SECTION J108
SETBACKS
J108.1 General. Cut and fill slopes sbalJ be set back from the
property lines in accordance with this section. Setback dimen-
sions shall be measured perpendicular to the property line and
shall be as shown in Figure JI 08.1, unless substantiating data is
submitted justifying reduced setbacks.
J108.2 Top of slope. The setback at the top of a cut slope shall
not be less then that shown in Figure J108.1, or than is required
to accommodate any required interceptor drains, whichever is
greater.
J108.3 Slope protection. Where required to protect adjacent
properties at the toe of a slope from adverse effects of the grad-
ing, additional protection, approved by the building official,
shall be included. Such protection may include but shall not be
limited to:
I. Setbacks greater than those required by Figure J108.I.
2. Provisions for retaining walls or similar construction.
3. Erosion protection of the fill slopes.
4. Provision for the control of surface wal.ers.
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RESOLUTION 2012-59
3412.6 Evaluation process. The building owner shall cause the existing building to be
evaluated in accordance with the provisions of this section by a design professional(s)
licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. The evaluation process specified herein
shall be followed in its entirety to evaluate existing buildings. Table 3412. 7 shall be
utilized for tabulating the results of the evaluation. References to other sections of this
code indicate that compliance with those sections is required in order to gain credit in
the evaluation herein outlined. In applying this section to a building with mixed
occupancies, where the separation between the mixed occupancies does not qualify for
any category indicated in Section 3412.6.16, the score for each occupancy shall be
determined and the lower score determined for each section of the evaluation process
shall apply to the entire building.
Where the separation between the mixed occupancies qualifies for any category
indicated in Section 3412 .6.16, the score for each occupancy shall apply to each portion
of the building based on the occupancy of the space.
The following Appendixes are adopted:
Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction
Appendix I Patio Covers
Appendix J Grading
43. Section 1103.1 is amended to read as follows:
Jl03.1 Permits required. Except as exempted in Section Jl03.2, no grading shall be
performed without first having obtained a permit from the Garfield County Building and
Planning Department or designee. A grading permit does not include the construction
of retaining walls or other structures. Security deposits in a form and amount approved
by the Building Official or designee, based upon recommendations from the County
Vegetation Management Office and the county's designated engineer shall be
established prior to issuance of any ·major grading permits.
44. Section J103.2 (1.) is amended to read as follows:
1. Grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments
that are constructed solely for agricultural purposes on lands that are farms or ranches.
4~. Section J103.2 is amended to add en glh exemption from permit as follows :
8. Grading that does not exceed 50 cubic yards of earthwork material or 6000 square
feet of graded area whichever is gr~ater.
IV . 2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (I.M .C.)
A. Additions and Modifications: The Sections of the I.M.C. are adopted subject to the
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