§ 21.80.210. Design standards—Street grades.

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A.

Streets shall be arranged properly in relation to topography to provide usable lots, safe streets, reasonable gradients and minimum damage to terrain and existing vegetation.

B.

Except as provided in subsection C of this section, cul-de-sac turnaround grades shall not exceed five percent, and other street grades shall not exceed ten percent.

C.

Residential street grades in a subdivision containing hillside lots shall not exceed 15 percent. Any street grade exceeding ten percent shall be on a straight alignment no more than 100 feet long; provided that the department of public works may allow the grade to be longer where required by topographic conditions and consistent with sound design principles.

(GAAB 21.10.040.A, H; AMC 21.80.025, 21.80.035, 21.80.165; AO No. 83-142)

                    
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