13.42.070: GRADING AND DRAINAGE:
   A.   Water Quality Control and Drainage: The project shall implement appropriate measures to mitigate negative impacts on the storm sewer system and adjacent waterways and properties. Water quality control and drainage proposals shall be approved by the City Engineer.
   B.   Site Grading and Excavation: Buildings shall be designed to relate to existing grade conditions and to minimize cut-and-fill on-site. The following shall apply:
      1.    Site grading designs shall allow for easy pedestrian access from sidewalks, pathways, trails, and parking areas.
      2.   Site grading designs shall minimize visual impact on adjacent properties.
      3.    Modification to existing site topography shall be permitted where and to the extent that it contributes to good design and shall be executed in such a manner as to avoid drainage impacts (such as erosion and road damage), both on-site and downstream.
   C.   Grading and Drainage modifications and improvements shall conform to Title 17 of the Taylorsville Municipal Code, the City’s Storm Water Management Plan, and the City’s UPDES storm water permit issued by the Utah Division of Water Quality. (Ord. 21-06, 5-5-2021)