In any district where the slope of any lot exceeds 12% within 50 feet of any wall of the principal building, following additional requirements shall be met.
(A) A site plan shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equal 100 feet if possible or at a scale necessary for clarity for small parcels with contour intervals adequate to describe drainage flows and the degree of slope and the location of all buildings and structures. The principal use of the lot shall be indicated.
(B) Adequate evidence must be presented to show that undue erosion will not result from development and use of the lot. Structural, mechanical or natural cover measures shall be taken to prevent and protect any building from hillside slippage.
(C) A stable angle of recline for the properties of soil on the lot may be required.
(D) Significant changes in the natural flow of watercourses shall be prohibited or a drainage plan shall be provided.
(E) Adequate consideration shall be given to access to the property and to emergency vehicle access and turn-arounds to the principal building.
(F) Structural and mechanical devices shall be installed to provide reasonable protection against undue hazards created or caused by the development, such as fences along steep slopes, and six-inch vertical curbs on access drives for slopes of 12% and over.
(G) In no case shall any development be detrimental to adjacent properties.
(H) Before any building permit or zoning certificate shall be issued for any lot the Zoning Administrator shall review the site plan and determine that conditions imposed hereunder have been complied with.
(Ord. 2014-18, passed 4-16-2014)