Steep slope definition

Steep slope means any slope above twenty degrees or such lesser slope as may be defined by the chief after considering soil, climate, and other characteristics of a region.

Steep slope means any slope of more than 20 degrees or such lesser slope as may be designated by the division after consideration of soil, climate, and other characteristics of a region or the state.

Steep slope means any slope occurring on the construction site that is 2.5 horizontal to 1 vertical or greater (approximately 40 percent).

Examples of Steep slope in a sentence

• Steep slope disturbance can contribute to siltation of wetlands, lakes, ponds and streams, which damages and degrades wetland and aquatic habitats.

• Steep slope disturbance can also result in alteration of drainage patterns, which when severe, can result in land slumping and landslides.

• Steep slope disturbance can also result in the loss of habitat quality, degradation of surface water quality, silting of wetlands, and alteration of drainage patterns.

• Steep slope -- Land where agricultural activity or development is either not recommended or described as poorly suited due to slope steepness and the site's soil characteristics, as mapped and described in available county soil surveys or other technical reports, unless appropriate design and construction techniques and farming practices are used in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

• Steep slope areas will also be considered in determining the width of a vegetated buffer strip.

More Definitions of Steep slope

Steep slope means any slope of more than 20 degrees or such lesser slope as may be designated by the Administrator after consideration of soil, climate, and other characteristics of the area.

Steep slope means any slope of more than twenty (20) degrees.

Steep slope means any area with a slope of 25% or more, measured over a horizontal distance inland of 45 metres from the high water mark, along a continuous shoreline frontage of 25 metres;

Steep slope means an area which is equal to or in excess of forty percent slope and where there is a vertical height of at least fifteen feet.

Steep slope means land with an average slope in the direction of flow exceeding twelve (12) percent over a distance of 50 feet or more or land defined as steep slope in the corresponding County Soil Survey (Chisago or Washington County), as amended.

Steep slope means slopes that are 1:3 (V:H) or 33.3 percent or steeper in grade.

Steep slope means any area with a slope of 40 percent or steeper and with a vertical relief of ten (10) or more feet except areas composed of consolidated rock. A slope is delineated by establishing its toe and top and measured by averaging the inclination over at least ten (10) feet of vertical relief.