Austin |
Land Development Code |
Title 30. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 30-5. ENVIRONMENT. |
SubChapter A. WATER QUALITY. |
Article 7. REQUIREMENTS IN ALL WATERSHEDS. |
Division 3. Construction on Slopes. |
§ 30-5-301. CONSTRUCTION OF A ROADWAY OR DRIVEWAY.
(A)
A person may not construct a roadway or driveway on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent unless the construction is necessary to provide primary access to:
(1)
at least two contiguous acres with a gradient of 15 percent or less; or
(2)
building sites for at least five residential units.
(B)
For construction described in this section, a cut or fill must be revegetated, or if a cut or fill has a finished gradient of more than 33 percent, stabilized with a permanent structure. This does not apply to a stable cut.
Source: City Code Section 25-8-301; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 031211-42.