Grading Permit
Grading Permits are required for all grading, and any movement of dirt.
In order to obtain a Grading Permit the following items are required prior to submittal:
- Grading Plans are approved and accepted by the City of Mesquite
- All Bonds are to be in place and fees relating to the bonds are paid
- All Civil Plan Review fees are paid
- Nevada Department of Environment Protection Storm Water Pollution Permit (5 acres or more)
- Clark County Dust Control Permit if equal to or greater than one-quarter (0.25) acre or trenching over 100 feet
- All Grading Permits must comply with the City of Mesquite Conditional Requirements for Environmental Approval per City Ordinance 270 (07/29/2002)
- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers 404 Permit (if required)
If a permit is required, this guide may help you through the permit process. A Flow Chart is also available for your assistance.
A Grading Permit Package consists of:
- One Grading Permit Application with all required signatures and information including correct address
- Form - Permit - Grading.pdf
- Two sets of approved Civil Plans or Grading Plans signed by City Engineer and Building Official (plans must be wet-stamped by an Engineer)
- Two Clark County Desert Conservation Program Land Disturbance/Mitigation Fee forms (Desert Tortoise Form) completely filled out and signed by the Property Owner or Contractor
- One Dust Control Permit (if required)
Preparing the documents
- Pick up a Grading Permit Application and two Clark County Desert Conservation Program Land Disturbance/Mitigation Fee Forms. A Nevada Licensed Grading Contractor must fill out all information and sign application and form.
Submitting the Application
- Bring the Grading Permit Package to the Mesquite Building Department, located in City Hall at 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.
- A $75.00 submittal fee must be paid when application is submitted. This fee will be applied to the permit.
- Plan review time is approximately 10-21 working days each time the application is submitted.Complete and accurate plans will shorten the time needed for review and resubmittal.
Corrections and Resubmitting
- If corrections are needed on the plans, the plan reviewer will call for you to pick up the plans. Plan Review Comments will be with the plans listing the corrections needed.
- Make the corrections and resubmit a full Grading Permit Package, Comment Sheet, and Sign Off Sheet. No further payment is needed for resubmittal.
Picking up the Approved Permit
- The Permit Technician will call when the permit is approved and tell you if additional fees are required.
- Come in to the Mesquite Building Department and pay any additional fees. You will be given a copy of the permit, approved set of plans and your receipt.
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