Steep Slope (20%+) Development [ SEE DRAFT ]

PROPOSED CODE

  • Reduce soil erosion and landslides
  • Adequate Emergency vehicle access
  • Establishes maximum % of site disturbance
  • Limits ability to change natural grade of lot
  • Development shall not adversely impact adjacent and surrounding drainage
  • Slopes over 50% shall remain undisturbed
  • R-10 standards remain in place
  • Subdivision Design Standards

EXISTING CODE

  • Lot size increases with steeper slope
  • R-10 zoning limits percent of lot covered by buildings and pavement.
  • No other standards

 


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