Referenced Standards. The grading requirements of this section are focused on protection of water quality and drainage courses and to also protect newly formed lots and adjacent properties. In cases where additional clarification is needed for acceptable grading practices, the City and applicant will reference Part 200 and Part 300 of the latest edition of the Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction. In cases of conflict, the provisions of this section will govern. Grading plans must conform to the following design criteria unless approved otherwise by the City. To justify a variance from these requirements, the applicant will be required to furnish a geotechnical engineering or engineering geology report (or both) which states that the site has been investigated and that a less-restrictive criteria will not create an unstable condition posing a hazard to public or private property. These reports must be submitted to the City for its review and final approval.
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