(A) Public streets shall not exceed a maximum grade of 6%. In no case shall a 6% grade extend more than 1,000 feet in length.
(B) Notwithstanding the preceding, the City Council, upon recommendation of the City Engineer, may allow a maximum grade of up to 8% for a public street, if it is reasonably determined that such increased grade meets all of the following standards:
(1) The public street will be safe;
(2) The increased grade will not hinder the ability of firefighting equipment, ambulances and other emergency vehicles and personnel to reach all portions of the development; and
(3) The petitioner demonstrates that automobile traffic will be able to easily and safely go up and down the grade at all times of the year, including when ice and snow are present.
(Ord. 06-2013, passed 4-15-2013)