In rural sections, where no curbing or paved berm exists, having a high traffic volume and maximum speed limits, the berms may be paved for a distance of 175 feet preceding and 175 feet following the entering and leaving approaches respectively. This paved berm shall be not less than 8 feet in width and need not be more than 10 feet in width conforming as nearly as possible, within these limits, to the existing berm width. The ends of these paved berms shall be tapered from one foot to full width in 75 feet, this taper being included in the overall length. The transverse slope of the paved berm shall not be less than one-fourth inch per foot, nor more than three-fourths inch per foot sloping away from the pavement edge.
(Ord. 116-87, passed 12-28-87)