Bellevue — Ch. 8 Buildings, Housing, and Construction § 8-85
Grading
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Issuance of a private swimming pool or spa permit shall not include authorization to alter any lot grades or drainage swales unless a revised grading plan is approved by the village in conjunction with the private swimming pool permit.
Under Bellevue Ch. 8 § 8-85, a permit for a private swimming pool or spa does not automatically authorize changes to the grading or drainage swales on a lot. Any alteration to lot grades or drainage swales requires a separately approved, revised grading plan that the village reviews and approves alongside the pool or spa permit. The two approvals must be obtained together — the pool permit alone is not sufficient to cover grading work.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers seeking to install a private swimming pool or spa under Ch. 8 § 8-85 should be aware that compliant operators submit a revised grading plan to the village whenever the project involves changes to lot grades or drainage swales. Operators who proceed with grading or drainage alterations without that separate village approval risk being out of compliance, even if the pool or spa permit itself has been issued. Coordinating both approvals before construction begins is the standard practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bellevue Ch. 8 § 8-85, tenants living on a property where a pool or spa is being installed have an interest in knowing that any grading or drainage changes require village-approved plans beyond the basic pool permit. If grading work appears to be underway without a corresponding approved grading plan, tenants may contact the village's building or code enforcement office to inquire about permit compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can also help clarify what recourse may be available if unpermitted grading affects a rental property.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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