Steep slopes means those slopes (excluding city-approved geotechnical engineered slopes) 40 percent or steeper within a vertical elevation change of at least 10 feet. A slope is defined by establishing its toe and top and is measured by averaging the inclination over at least 10 feet of vertical relief.
Steep slopes means slopes that are 15 percent or greater in grade. Where a local government or industry technical manual has defined what is to be considered a “steep slope,” this permit’s definition automatically adopts that definition.
Steep slopes means those slopes forty percent or steeper within a vertical elevation change of at least ten feet. A slope is defined by establishing its toe and top and is measured by averaging the inclination over at least ten feet of vertical relief. For the purpose of this definition:
Examples of Steep slopes in a sentence
Steep slopes may serve several other functions and possess other values for the City and its residents.
Steep slopes (greater than 15%), 5-foot contour intervals may be used.
Steep slopes in the following ranges: 15% to 25%, 25% and greater.
This requirement does not apply if the intended function of the disturbed area dictates that topsoil be disturbed or removed.E.G.4.2.7 Steep slopes.
This requirement does not apply if the intended function of the disturbed area dictates that topsoil be disturbed or removed.E.H.2.2.7 Steep slopes.
More Definitions of Steep slopes
Steep slopes means slopes that are 1:3 (V:H) (33.3 percent) or steeper in grade.
Steep slopes means 12 percent to 18 percent slopes. Steep slopes are natural
Steep slopes means 12 percent to 18 percent slopes. Steep slopes are natural topographic features with an average slope of 12 to 18 percent measured over a horizontal distance of 50 feet or more; and
Steep slopes means slopes of 15 percent or greater incline.
Steep slopes means those slopes (excluding County-approved geotechnical
Steep slopes means slopes of greater than thirty (30) percent.