11.8 Road Grades
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 It may be out of date.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 Emery code is at https://emerytownutah.gov/ordinance-%26-resolutions.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. Intersections and switchbacks shall not exceed a 10% grade. B. No public or private roadway or street shall exceed a 10% grade, except that grades up to 12% for public or private roadways and streets may be allowed by the Land Use Authority upon review and finding that all of the following conditions are met: 1. No more than 10 residential units are served by the over 10% section or the lots have separate, emergency access that does not exceed 10%. 2. For roadways of 10% or greater grade, the applicant shall stake the centerline and both edges in the field for the inspection of the County Building Inspector to assure full compliance with this Section. 3. Roadways and streets exceeding a 12% grade shall not be permitted.