§ 25-8-322. CLEARING FOR A ROADWAY.

(A)

A person may clear an area for road construction after site plan or final plat approval under this section.

(B)

Roadway clearing width may not exceed:

(1)

twice the roadway surface width, or the width of the dedicated right-of-way, whichever is less; or

(2)

for road construction problem areas of less than 300 feet in length, two and one-half times the roadway width.

(C)

The director may grant an administrative variance to Subsection (B) if required by unusual topographic conditions.

(D)

If clearing on slopes could result in materials sliding onto areas beyond the clearing widths described in Subsection (B), retaining walls or other preventative methods are required.

(E)

The length of time between rough cutting and final surfacing of roadways may not exceed 18 months.

(F)

If the applicant does not meet the deadline described in Subsection (E), the city manager shall notify the applicant in writing that the City will finish the roadways or revegetate the disturbed area at the applicant's expense unless the work is completed not later than the 60th day after the date of the notice.

Source: Section 13-7-15; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 010329-18; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20060504-039.