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Colton reads first of Ordinance #2‑2026 to regulate grading, excavation and land disturbance
Summary
Mayor Trevor Bunde read the first reading of Ordinance #2‑2026, which would establish permitting thresholds and standards for grading, excavation, stormwater and enforcement; the ordinance sets a permit fee schedule and stop‑work authority.
Mayor Trevor Bunde read the first reading of Ordinance #2‑2026 at the March 9 council meeting. The proposed ordinance would create city standards and a permitting program for grading, excavation, filling and other land‑disturbing activities to protect drainage, infrastructure and public safety.
Key components in the draft ordinance include a permit requirement for movement exceeding 100 cubic yards or disturbance over 1,000 square feet, stormwater and MS4 compliance language (commercial projects disturbing one acre or more must obtain State stormwater permit coverage and submit a SWPPP), residential standards to maintain positive drainage and limit slope, commercial standards requiring engineered drainage plans when necessary, and a fee schedule that lists residential and commercial permit fees and re‑inspection charges. The ordinance text in the packet states the purpose "To protect public health, safety, drainage patterns, streets, utilities, and stormwater systems; to prevent erosion and sedimentation; and to ensure orderly development within the City of Colton."
Council read the first reading; further readings, public notice and ordinance adoption steps will be required under local code before the ordinance becomes law. The council did not adopt the ordinance on first reading; it was read into the record for future consideration.
