17.76.050

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• Exemption from minor gradingGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. permit for excavation less than 10 ft below grade on slope <35%10 ft

  An excavation less than ten feet below existing grade for the foundation or footings of a structure or a swimming pool located on a slope less than 35 percent and not involving a caisson foundation.

• Geology report required for new single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. residence

  Applications which involve the construction of a new single-family residence shall include a geology report determining that the project is geologically feasible.

• Maximum cutGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. or fillGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. depth5 ft

  Except for the excavation of a basement or cellar, a fill or cut shall not exceed a depth of five feet at any point...

• Maximum downslope retaining wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3.5 ft

  One downslope retaining wall not to exceed 3½ feet in height may be used.

• Maximum driveway slope exception22 pct

  one length, not at the point of access, of not more than ten linear feet may have a slope of up to 22 percent

• Maximum driveway slope20 pct

  Driveways which exceed 20 percent slope shall not be permitted except that one length, not at the point of access, of not more than ten linear feet may have a slope of up to 22 percent.

• Maximum finished slope35 pct

  No finished slopes greater than 35 percent shall be created, except at the point of vehicular access adjacent to driveways, as per subsection (F)(9)(f) of this section.

• Maximum retaining wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. adjacent to driveway5 ft

  Retaining walls may be allowed up to five feet in height, adjacent to driveways, only if required for access or slope stabilization.

• Maximum retaining wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.3.5 ft

  Retaining walls located in the required front or streetside setback shall not exceed 3½ feet in height.

• Maximum slope adjacent to driveway67 pct

  Slopes not greater than 67 percent may be permitted adjacent to driveways.

• Maximum slope for cutGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. or fillGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume.50 pct

  No fill or cut shall be permitted on a slope exceeding 50 percent gradient, unless the grading is on a 67 percent slope, allowed pursuant to subsection (F)(9)(f) of this section.

• Maximum upslope retaining wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  Unless located within the required front or street side setback, one upslope retaining wall not to exceed eight feet in height may be used.