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<p><strong>Finished Grade Definition</strong> Finished grade refers to the final elevation of the ground surface after physical development that has been permitted pursuant to these Land Development Regulations (LDRs). The term “finished grade” may also mean natural grade when no terrain alteration is proposed, or where otherwise applicable. Fill which is not necessary to achieve positive drainage or slope stabilization, or which is otherwise proposed clearly to manipulate the measurement of another standard of these LDRs, shall not be considered finished grade.</p>
This section defines what finished grade is in the context of land use code.