8-7-50: FILL SLOPES:
The slope of permanent fills shall not be steeper than two (2) horizontal to one vertical exclusive of terraces and exclusive of roundings described herein. Steeper slopes will be permitted in competent material provided such slope inclinations are in accordance with recommendations contained in the geotechnical or geological report. The city engineer may require that the fill be constructed with an exposed surface flatter than two (2) horizontal to one vertical or may require such other measures as he deems necessary for stability and safety. (Ord. 1523, 4-11-1995)