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DRAINAGE AND GRADING <br /> <br />The shape and topography of a site ar~ critical to how it may be used. Ground <br />slope, grading and drainage are important design considerations since flooding, <br />ponding and erosion can cause severe maintenance problems and limit the uses of <br />the site. Additionally, grade and slope can affect the aesthetic appearance of <br />e particular development. <br /> <br />It should be noted that a grading permit is required in addition to any building <br />permit for any earth moving or excavation work to be done. The following stan- <br />dards shall apply. <br /> <br />General Standards <br /> <br />The visual result of grading should be pleasing in addition to making e <br />workably developable site. Although the purpose of grading may not be <br />purely aesthetic, building up earth fo~s may create interest and yetisL <br />tion on otherwise level sites and retaining natural earth forms can help <br />to produce an extremely attractive development. <br /> <br />2. General considerations for grading slopes include the following: <br /> <br />Slopes under 1% (rising one foot in 100 feet of horizontal <br />distance) do not drain well unless they are paved and care- <br />fully finished. <br /> <br />Slopes under 4% appear flat and'are usable for all kinds of <br />intense activity. <br /> <br /> <br />