Steep slopes means those slopes (excluding city-approved geotechnical engineered slopes) 40 percent or steeper within a vertical elevation change of at least 10 feet. A slope is defined by establishing its toe and top and is measured by averaging the inclination over at least 10 feet of vertical relief.
Steep slopes means slopes that are 15 percent or greater in grade. Where a local government or industry technical manual has defined what is to be considered a “steep slope,” this permit’s definition automatically adopts that definition.
Steep slopes means those slopes forty percent or steeper within a vertical elevation change of at least ten feet. A slope is defined by establishing its toe and top and is measured by averaging the inclination over at least ten feet of vertical relief. For the purpose of this definition:
Examples of Steep slopes in a sentence
Steep slopes may serve several other functions and possess other values for the City and its residents.
Steep slopes are determined based on contour intervals of two feet or less.
Steep slopes can reduce the stormwater storage capability of permeable pavement and may cause shifting of the pavement surface and base materials.
Steep slopes, the extent of erosion, and the rock composition of a hillside all contribute to the potential slope failure and landslide events.
Steep slopes and higher elevations are common in portions of Wyoming County, and they form the edge of what is known as the Allegheny Plateau.
More Definitions of Steep slopes
Steep slopes means slopes that are 1:3 (V:H) (33.3 percent) or steeper in grade.
Steep slopes means 12 percent to 18 percent slopes. Steep slopes are natural
Steep slopes means slopes of 15 percent or greater incline.
Steep slopes means any slope equal to or greater than 20 percent as measured over any minimum run of 10 feet. Steep slopes are determined based on contour intervals of two feet or less.
Steep slopes means 12 percent to 18 percent slopes. Steep slopes are natural topographic features with an average slope of 12 to 18 percent measured over a horizontal distance of 50 feet or more; and
Steep slopes means slopes of greater than thirty (30) percent.
Steep slopes means those slopes (excluding County-approved geotechnical