A. Hillside Area. The standards contained in this chapter apply to uses and structures within areas that have a slope of twenty (20) percent or greater and/or are designated on the significant features map on file with the department.
B. Basis for Slope Determinations. For the purpose of this chapter, slope shall be computed on the natural slope of the land before grading is commenced, as determined from a topographic map having a scale of not less than one inch equals one hundred (100) feet and a contour interval of not more than five feet.
C. Development Plan Permit Required. Hillside developments shall be subject to the approval of a development plan permit in compliance with Chapter 16.56.
D. The development standards, guidelines and provisions of this chapter shall be applied to those portions of land with a predominance of significant natural slopes exceeding twenty-five (25) percent and areas that are integrally contiguous or slopes determined as significant by the director. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to projects relating to subdivisions, permits, uses, structures, specific plans, master development plans, and associated site plans for development review except as specifically exempted by Section 16.02.020.
(Ord. 293 § I (part), 2004; Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)