§ 691-146. Grades.

(a)

Maximum grades.

(1)

The maximum grade of expressways and primary and secondary thoroughfares shall be as determined by the department of public works;

(2)

The maximum grade for collector streets shall not exceed five (5) percent;

(3)

The maximum grade for local streets shall not exceed seven (7) percent, except for short local streets (not to exceed six hundred (600) feet in total length), the maximum grade shall not exceed twelve (12) percent;

(4)

The maximum grade for culs-de-sac within the turning area shall not exceed three (3) percent.

(b)

Minimum grades. The minimum grade of all streets shall be five-tenths (0.5) percent.

(Code 1975, § 28-92; G.O. 15, 2001, § 131)