13.73.070: GRADING:
   A.   Limit site grading for buildings to preserve existing landforms. See subsection 13.72.030C, "Grading Standards", of this title. (See section 13.72.080, "Figures", of this title.)
      + 1. To the maximum extent feasible, building designs that require extensive cut and fills shall not be allowed.
      + 2. To the maximum extent feasible, modification of the natural terrain shall be minimized by retaining the natural landscape, including existing trees and vegetation.
      + 3. To the maximum extent feasible, slopes steeper than thirty percent (30%) shall not be disturbed.
      + 4. To the maximum extent feasible, buildings, driveways, and roads shall follow the natural contours of the site. Site grading shall follow appendix chapter 33, excavation and grading, of the Uniform Building Code (1997 edition, as amended from time to time) and Best Management Practices (1977) as set forth in the Salt Lake County Erosion-Sediment Control Handbook (1981 edition and as amended from time to time). (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)