Landscape & Grading Permit Exemptions

Exemptions From Landscape & Grading Permits

You do not need to apply for a Landscape & Grading permit if all of the following exemptions are met.

• Not a Historic Property
• Not removing any trees
• Not working in the floodplain or stream margin
• Not working in the Smuggler mountain superfund site
• Not working in the 8040 green line review area
• Not hardscaping in the setbacks

  And

• Less than 200 square feet of work

  Or

• Less than 100 square feet of total landscaping that does not include hardscape, or a change in grade or drainage pattern