Austin |
Land Development Code |
Title 25. LAND DEVELOPMENT. |
Chapter 25-2. ZONING. |
SubChapter F. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS. |
Article 3. DEFINITIONS AND MEASUREMENT. |
§ 3.5. NATURAL GRADE.
3.5.1.
In this Subchapter, NATURAL GRADE is:
A.
The grade of a site before it is modified by moving earth, adding or removing fill, or installing a berm, retaining wall, or architectural or landscape feature; or
B.
For a site with a grade that was legally modified before October 1, 2006, the grade that existed on October 1, 2006.
3.5.2.
Natural grade is determined by reference to an on-ground survey, City-approved topographic map, or other information approved by the director. The director may require an applicant to provide a third-party report that shows the natural grade of a site.
Source: Ord. 20060216-043; Ord. 20060309-058; Ord. 20060622-022; Ord. 20060928-022.