§ 24-133. Grading.

(a)

The Planning Board encourages the submission of general grading plans for major subdivisions in order to efficiently plan for stormwater management, street grades, tree preservation, and parkland. The Planning Board may require the submission of general grading plans, at five (5) foot contours, prior to final plat approval when:

(1)

On-site stormwater management is to be provided; or

(2)

In the opinion of the Board, existing grades are so steep that there is a significant likelihood of erosion or stormwater damage occurring through development; or

(3)

The combination of unstable soils and steep grades constitutes a danger to future residents; or

(4)

The applicant believes that more efficient subdivision design may be achieved through a waiver of grading regulations under the Building Code and wishes to have approval of such waiver by the Chief Building Inspector prior to filing the final plat.

(CB-48-1981)