Eagles Mere City Zoning Code
§ 105-19
Steep slopes.
A.
Average slope defined. As used in this section, the following term shall have the meaning indicated:
AVERAGE SLOPE - The slope of land determined according to the formula: | ||||
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S = | .0023 | x I x L | ||
A | ||||
Where: | ||||
S is the average slope in percent. | ||||
I is the contour interval in feet. | ||||
L is the combined length of contour lines in feet. | ||||
A is the area in acres of the parcel being considered. | ||||
B.
Steep slope regulations. In every zoning district every lot having an average slope of 25% or more shall have the required minimum lot area increased by a factor of 1.5.
C.
Procedure. The Zoning Officer shall determine the average slope of lots from information available to him, including any maps prepared by the applicant. In any instance where the provisions of Subsection B above may be applicable, it shall be the obligation of the applicant to furnish accurate topographical maps sufficient to establish the average slope of the property.