§ 7-12. Setbacks.

(a)

Generally. Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from site boundaries in accordance with this section and the City of Woodbury Land Disturbance Plan and Implementation Requirements. Setback dimensions shall be horizontal distances measured perpendicular to the site boundary. Setback dimensions shall be shown on the land disturbance plan.

(b)

Top of cut slope. The top of cut slopes shall be made not nearer to a site boundary line than one-fifth of the vertical height of cut with a minimum of two feet and a maximum required setback of ten feet. The setback may need to be increased for any required drainage facility.

(c)

Toe of fill slope. The toe of fill slopes shall be made not nearer to the site boundary line than one-half the height of the slope with a minimum of two feet and a maximum required setback of 20 feet. Where a fill slope is to be located near the site boundary and the adjacent off-site property is developed, special precautions shall be incorporated in the work as the city deems necessary to protect the adjoining property from damage as a result of such land disturbance. These precautions may include but are not limited to:

(1)

Additional setbacks.

(2)

Provision for retaining walls.

(3)

Mechanical or chemical treatment of the fill slope surface to minimize erosion.

(4)

Provisions for the control of surface waters through additional temporary and permanent erosion and sediment controls.

(d)

Modification of slope location. The city may approve alternate setbacks. The city may require an investigation and recommendation by a qualified engineer or engineering geologist to demonstrate that the intent of this section has been satisfied.

(Ord. No. 1749, 4-28-2004)