Contra Costa County |
Ordinance Code |
Title 7. BUILDING REGULATIONS |
Division 716. GRADING |
Chapter 716-8. REGULATIONS |
§ 716-8.422. Fills—Slope location and setbacks.
(a)
The property line of any proposed or existing site or parcel located within the grading project shall be located at the top of the slope or along any slope drainage terrace.
(b)
Excavation and fill slopes shall be set back a minimum of three feet (0.914 meters) plus one-fifth the vertical height of the slope from the project boundary line with a maximum of ten feet (3.048 meters).
(c)
Buildings and structures shall be set back from excavation or fill slopes a minimum of four feet (1.219 meters) plus one-fifth the vertical height of the slope, with a maximum of ten feet (3.048 meters).
(Ords. 99-46 § 13: 69-59 § 1, 1969).