Extracted requirements

Standards

A zoning ordinance states most of its rules in prose, not tables. Each one that could be read as a discrete requirement — a maximum sign area, a minimum fence setback, a riparian buffer width — is stored here with its value, its unit and the clause it was taken from.

250 standards in Grading

Maximum cut/fill slope steepness

max_cut_fill_slope_ratio

2 ratio
Grading

Cut and fill slopes shall not be steeper than a 2:1 (50 percent) slope.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County

Maximum mowed slope steepness

max_mowed_slope_ratio

3 ratio
Grading

If the slope is to be mowed, the slope shall be no steeper than a 3:1 (33 percent) slope.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County

Maximum slope ratio

max_slope_ratio

Grading

Slope may not exceed 3:1.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County

Maximum fill height above natural grade

max_fill_height_ft

8 ft
Grading

The height of fill may not exceed eight feet above natural grade.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County

Maximum cut/fill slope ratio

max_cut_fill_slope_ratio

2 ratio
Grading

Cut and fill slopes shall not be steeper than a 2:1 (50 percent) slope.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Maximum mowed slope ratio

max_mowed_slope_ratio

3 ratio
Grading

If the slope is to be mowed, the slope shall be no steeper than a 3:1 (33 percent) slope.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Minimum fill toe distance

min_fill_toe_distance_ft

10 ft
Grading

The toe of any fill slope shall not be located within ten feet horizontally of the top of an existing or proposed cut slope.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Minimum slope property line distance

min_slope_property_line_distance_ft

10 ft
Grading

Tops and bottoms of cut and fill slopes shall be located either: (i) a distance from existing and proposed property lines at least equal to the lesser of three feet plus one-fifth (⅕) of the height of the cut or fill, or ten feet

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Reverse slope bench trigger (2:1)

reverse_slope_bench_trigger_2to1_ft

20 ft
Grading

the vertical interval (height) of any 2:1 (50 percent) slope exceeds 20 feet

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Reverse slope bench trigger (3:1)

reverse_slope_bench_trigger_3to1_ft

30 ft
Grading

the vertical interval (height) of any 3:1 (33 percent) slope exceeds 30 feet

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Reverse slope bench trigger (4:1)

reverse_slope_bench_trigger_4to1_ft

40 ft
Grading

the vertical interval (height) of any 4:1 (25 percent) slope exceeds 40 feet

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Minimum reverse slope bench width

min_reverse_slope_bench_width_ft

6 ft
Grading

Reverse slope benches shall be at least six feet wide

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Maximum bench flow length

max_bench_flow_length_ft

800 ft
Grading

The flow length within a reverse slope bench shall not exceed 800 feet

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Maximum cut/fill slope ratio

max_cut_fill_slope_ratio

2 ratio
Grading

Cut and fill slopes shall not be steeper than a 2:1 (50 percent) slope.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Maximum mowed slope ratio

max_mowed_slope_ratio

3 ratio
Grading

If the slope is to be mowed, the slope shall be no steeper than a 3:1 (33 percent) slope.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Minimum fill toe distance

min_fill_toe_distance_ft

10 ft
Grading

The toe of any fill slope shall not be located within ten feet horizontally of the top of an existing or proposed cut slope.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Minimum slope property line distance

min_slope_property_line_distance_ft

10 ft
Grading

Tops and bottoms of cut and fill slopes shall be located either: (i) a distance from existing and proposed property lines at least equal to the lesser of three feet plus one-fifth (⅕) of the height of the cut or fill, or ten feet

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Reverse slope bench trigger (2:1)

reverse_slope_bench_trigger_2to1_ft

20 ft
Grading

the vertical interval (height) of any 2:1 (50 percent) slope exceeds 20 feet

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Reverse slope bench trigger (3:1)

reverse_slope_bench_trigger_3to1_ft

30 ft
Grading

the vertical interval (height) of any 3:1 (33 percent) slope exceeds 30 feet

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated

Reverse slope bench trigger (4:1)

reverse_slope_bench_trigger_4to1_ft

40 ft
Grading

the vertical interval (height) of any 4:1 (25 percent) slope exceeds 40 feet

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County Unincorporated