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J} i -2- Final Grade Final grading shall not disrupt the flow of drainage water from the adjoining properties. It shall not adversely affect the irrigability of the property or surrounding properties. This property is adjacent to the South San Joaquin Irrigation District and is limited to the elevation which is necessary to provide gravity irrigation to the property. The South San Joaquin Irrigation District requires the applicant to submit the excavation plan, showing all District easements, to the South San Joaquin Irrigation District Board of Directors for their approval and signature. The grading must not adversely affect the relation of the water table to the surface of the land. The land must have an average elevation of the natural grade of the surrounding land or higher. The final grade shall be limited to that elevation which is necessary to provide gravity irrigation to the property. The South San Joaquin Irrigation District states the owner's Engineer must submit an analysis based on irrigation criteria provided by the District. The District will review analysis and determine if it meets their criteria and approve accordingly. This analysis must be completed and approved by the South San Joaquin Irrigation District prior to the approval of the Agricultural Excavation application by the San Joaquin Community Development Department. Certification of Compliance At the completion of the grading, the applicant must have a registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor compare the excavation's final elevations with the approved permit. The engineer or surveyor must submit a certified, written finding to the Building Official which states and documents the compliance or noncompliance of the excavation with the approved permit. if the project conforms with the approved permit, the Review Authority must accept the certification and either notify the applicant that the stockpiled material may be removed or release the required performance guarantee. Annual Inspection Reports Annual inspections of the excavation must be conducted by the County to ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit and the reclamation plan. The applicant is responsible for the cost of the inspections and reports. Time Limit on Approvals If the excavation does not commence within eighteen (18) months after the date of approval of the Agricultural Excavation Permit, the permit must lapse and become void. No time extensions are permitted. (Development Title section 9-851.7). Commencement of Work A written notification of work schedules must be provided to the County by the applicant prior to initiating any grading or excavation.