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RESIDENTIAL LOT GRADING - DRAWINGS
The diagrams below illustrate the basic lot grading requirements for all 5 different lot types of single-family and duplex.

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Lot Type A

Rear to front surface drainage (2-3% overall slope)

Lot Type B

Rear to front surface drainage (3-6% overall slope)

Lot Type AB Plan

Grading Details

Lot Type A Lot Type B Lot type AB Grading Details

Lot Type C

Rear to front surface drainage (>6% overall slope)

Lot type D

Standard split surface drainage (1.5% overall slope)

Lot Type CD Plan

Grading Details

Lot Type C Lot Type D Lot Type CD Grading Details

Lot Type W

Split surface drainage for walkout basement

Lot Type W Plan

Grading Details

 
Lot Type W Lot Type W grading details  

 

Other related requirements:

 

Critical Swale

Rear to front surface drainage

Critical Swale

Split/Front to back surface drainage

Lake, Ravine & Top of Bank

shows the cross-section of the requirements

Critical Swale - Rear to Front Critical Swale - Split/Front to Back Lake, Ravine and top of Bank Lots

Splash Pad

which carries roof leader and sump pump discharge away from foundation wall

Downspout

which carries surface water away form eavestroughs to drainage swales

Side-Lot Landscaping

shows landscaping requirements on finish grade level

Splash Pads Downspouts Typical Side-Lot Landscaping
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