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HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

§ 153.135 PURPOSE.

The purposes of this subchapter are:

(A) To preserve and enhance the scenic quality and resources of the Town's hillside areas;

§ 153.136 APPLICABILITY.

The regulations set forth in this subchapter shall apply:

(A) For the purpose of determining the minimum percent of each lot to remain in a natural state for the following:

§ 153.137 AVERAGE GROUND SLOPE.

(A) The average ground slope shall be determined according to the formula:

S= 0.00229 I L
A

where S = Average ground slope in percent

§ 153.138 LOT YIELD; SLOPE-DENSITY STANDARDS.

Lot yield for all parcels, with the exception of those occurring in the OS District, and land divisions shall be determined by applying the slope-density standards to all parcels with a gross av

§ 153.139 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

(A) That portion of a lot or parcel which has a ground slope in excess of 35% shall not be altered in any way by grading, the removal or alteration of natural features, such as streams, rock out