8.32.06 Road Grade
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Daniel code is at https://danielutah.gov/code-and-ordinances/.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Title 8 only; a separate 2025 subdivision amendment ordinance is not merged in.
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(1) The minimum allowed grade for all roadways is one-half (0.5) percent. (2) The maximum allowed grades for all roadways are as follows:
(a) Minor local, the maximum grade shall not exceed twelve (12) percent; (b) Local, the maximum grade shall not exceed ten (10) percent; (c) Major local, the maximum grade shall not exceed ten (10) percent; and (d) Minor collector, the maximum grade shall not exceed eight (8) percent. (3) Physical terrain may require exceptions to the above maximum grade. The following mitigating circumstances may permit an increase in the maximum grade. The burden of meeting the criteria shall be solely upon the applicant and shall be shown by a clear and convincing standard: (a) Terrain difficulties; (b) Nature of materials: soil and geology;
(c) Significant vegetation to be preserved; (d) Aspect, i.e., north facing, south facing, etc.; (e) Size of lots; (f) Number of units serviced; (g) Drainage considerations; (h) Roadway classification; (i) Pullouts provided, widths and spacing; (j) Safety mitigation factors are added; and (k) Length of exception requested. (4) In the event the applicant meets its burden of showing an exception, the maximum allowed grades are as follows: (a) Local grade shall not exceed twelve (12) percent; (b) Major local grade shall not exceed ten (10) percent; and (c) Minor collector grade shall not exceed eight (8) percent. However, any grade above six (6) percent requires a letter from the local school district stating that it will service the residences in that development. (5) Compliance with local road grade standards does not guarantee school bus service.