Anne Arundel County                         2399

Section 12-2030. CUT AND FILL SLOPES—BENCH TERRACES.

(a)    Cut and fill slopes in more than thirty feet (30') but less
than forty feet (40') in vertical height shall be terraced at approxi-
mately mid-height. Terraces in slopes with a vertical height greater
than forty feet (40') shall be made at equal vertical intervals not
more than twenty feet (20') apart; but if soil conditions adversely
affect the stability, vegetative establishment or maintenance of
safety, the Department of Public Works may require terraces at
closer intervals. Bench terraces shall be not less than five feet (5')
wide with minimum invert gradient of one percent (1%) if sodded,
or one-half percent (˝%) if paved. Such terraces shall have a ten
to one (10:1) lateral slope towards the toe of the upper bank, and
shall convey water with not less than a six inch (6") free-board to
an acceptable outlet.

(b)    Cuts and fills shall be set back from property lines and
buildings shall be set back from cut or fill slopes in accordance with
the following diagrams in subsections (1) and (2) hereof, re-
spectively.