Grades of Streets

Richmond, Va., City Code ch. 25, art. II, div. 2, subpt. III

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Richmond, Va., City Code § 25-157 Maximum ascent or descent.

Sec. 25-157. - Maximum ascent or descent. The rate of ascent or descent of a major street in a subdivision shall not be in excess of five percent, and that of a minor street shall not be in excess of ten percent, unless, due to topography or other physical circumstances and conditions, a greater rate of ascent or descent is necessary for the use of the street, in the judgment of the Director of Public Works. If a greater rate of ascent or descent is necessary, such rate of ascent or descent shall not be in excess of that which will permit the reasonably safe use of the street by pedestrians and vehicles. (Code 1993, § 26-33; Code 2004, § 94-121; Code 2015, § 25-157; Code 2020, § 25-157)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 25-158 Minimum ascent or descent.

Sec. 25-158. - Minimum ascent or descent. No street in a subdivision shall be constructed with a rate of ascent or descent of less than four-tenths of one percent, unless approved by the Director of Public Works, who shall approve such construction when the Director is satisfied that such rate of ascent or descent will not cause water to stand in the street or on adjoining property. (Code 1993, § 26-34; Code 2004, § 94-122; Code 2015, § 25-158; Code 2020, § 25-158)

Source: City of Richmond, Virginia, Code (2026 recodification) and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICICO_CH25SULA_ARTIIDEST_DIV2STAL_SDIIIGRSTFetched: 11/8/2026