A. General. Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from site boundaries in accordance with this section. Setback dimensions shall be horizontal distances measured perpendicular to the site boundary.

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 of 10 feet. The setback may need to be increased for any required interceptor drains.

C. Toe of Fill Slope. The toe of fill slope 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 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 permit authority deems necessary to protect the adjoining property from damage as a result of such grading. These precautions may include but are not limited to:

D. Modification of Slope Location. The permit authority may approve alternate setbacks using the variance process adopted by GHMC 12.16.010. The permit authority 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. 1169 § 4, 2009).