Setback of slopes from site boundary.
Omaha Municipal Code § 43-262
in effectSec. 43-262. - Setback of slopes from site boundary.
(a) Top of cut slope. The top of cut slopes shall not be nearer the site boundary than one-fifth of the vertical height of the slope with a minimum of two feet and a maximum of ten feet.
(b) Toe of slope. The toe of the slope shall not be nearer the site boundary than one-half the height of the slope or a maximum of 20 feet, whichever is less. Where adjoining property is developed, the building official may require additional measures to protect the adjoining property from damage.
(c) Investigation by soils engineer. The building official may require an investigation and recommendation by a soils engineer to demonstrate that the intent of this section has been met.
(Ord. No. 33582, § 1(43-262), 6-27-95)
Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH43BU_ARTVIIIGRERCO_S43-262SESLSIBOFetched: 10/28/2026
