Why Update Slope Regulations?

The proposed updates would retain findings that limit grading and require buildings to use architectural techniques to blend with the existing topography of the site, minimizing visual impacts from new development.

The intent of the update is to move from a strict cutoff for development on or near slopes, which may not address the actual conditions of specific properties, to a system where development is based on the individual characteristics of each property, allowing development that can safely be accomplished without restrictions based solely on the percent of the slope of the land.

The percent of a slope is simply the Rise (height of the hill) divided by the Run (width of the hill) as a percentage (x100).

Here is the Percent Slope formula: Slope = (Rise/Run) x 100.

So if a slope goes up one foot for every three feet of the property depth,
it is a 33% slope and if it goes up one foot for every two foot of property depth, it is a 50% slope.

Interested in Attending the Virtual Community Meeting:

A virtual community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9th from 6-7 p.m. to gather input from the public. View a draft of the proposed, new ordinance.

 
MEETING ID#: 992 9327 3801

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