(A) No construction, excavation, digging, grading, change of contour or clear cutting of ground vegetation shall occur on or within ten feet of a steep slope within the town except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Septic systems will be excepted if there will be no digging below four feet from the surface of the slope at any point either during or after construction, and the applicant otherwise demonstrates that the proposed septic system as well as the construction related activities are consistent with the intent of this chapter.
(B) If there is a steep slope within any setback of a lot, no construction activities, including the removal of trees or vegetation, shall occur within the side or rear yard setbacks which contain any portion of a steep slope.
(Ord. 2021-09, passed 7-20-2021)