Section 7-11-8 Grading Calculations and Limits
Development Category |
Parcel/Lot Size Per Dwelling Unit |
Maximum Grading Permitted |
---|---|---|
1. Multiple dwellings/business offices/existing commercial and industrial (mass graded) |
varies |
80% of the project site |
2. Single attached or detached dwelling units (mass graded subdivisions) |
<20,000 sq. ft. |
50% of the project site |
3. Single detached dwelling units (individually graded lots) |
<20,000 sq. ft. |
50% of the lot |
4. Single detached dwelling units (individually graded lots) |
20,000 sq. ft. to 43,560 sq. ft. |
10,000 sq. ft. or 40% of lot, whichever is greater |
5. Single detached dwelling units (individually graded lots) |
>43,560 sq. ft. to 72,000 sq. ft. |
17,425 sq. ft. or 30% of lot, whichever is greater |
6. Single detached dwelling units (individually graded lots) |
>72,000 sq. ft. to 144,000 sq. ft. |
21,601 sq. ft. or 17% of lot, whichever is greater |
7. Single detached dwelling units (individually graded lots) |
>144,000 sq. ft. to 180,000 sq. ft. |
24,481 sq. ft. or 15% of lot, whichever is greater |
8. Single detached dwelling units (individually graded lots) |
>180,000 sq. ft. |
27,001 sq. ft. or 10% of lot, whichever is greater |
The Community Development Director or representative may determine special circumstances exist allowing modifications of these limits. Grading calculations and limits for projects not covered by a development category shall be established on a case-by-case basis. [Resolution #1509, 2015; Ordinance #371, 2015; prior code § 7-11-8.]