17.14.040 HAZARD SLOPE AREA (HS)

A. Conditional Use Permit Required: An area where the natural slope of the land exceeds an average gradient through the building areas of thirty percent (30%) or greater and lands within thirty feet (30’) of any slope falling away at a grade of thirty percent (30%) or greater is designated as a Hazard Slope Area. Within the Hazard Slope Area, no construction or earth moving activity shall occur until a conditional use permit has been obtained in compliance with the provisions of Millville City code. A conditional use permit shall not be considered until adequate plans and engineering data are delivered to the City showing that: 1. No building or structure is to be located on any existing slope with an average gradient through the building area of thirty percent (30%) or greater, nor within thirty feet (30') of any slope falling away at a grade of thirty percent (30%) or greater; and 2. A detailed erosion control, revegetation and bank stabilization plan has been approved by the City Engineer for any disturbances planned to existing slopes within a Hazard Slope Area; and 3. Site Development Plans must meet all other requirements from section 17.32.070.A. B. New Subdivisions: In the case of new subdivisions, these conditional use permit requirements for all public facilities (roads, sewer and water lines, etc.) within a Hazard Slope Area (HS) shall be included in the final plat and construction drawing phases of the approval process and approval of the final plat shall serve as the conditional use permit for roads, sewer, and water line and similar utility and infrastructure uses within the Hazard Slope Area. An additional conditional use permit shall be required for the construction of buildings or structures, including homes, garages, and other such improvements within the Hazard Slope Area (HS). (Ord. 2022-5, 2022)