County adopts geohazard code clarifications, defining 'average slope' and standardizing 25% buildability threshold
Jun 17, 2026
Morgan County updated its geohazard ordinance to define how 'average slope' is calculated, to make the 25% maximum buildable slope consistent across code, and to remove a conditional‑use allowance up to 30%; engineers said the change improves legal defensibility.
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Morgan County commissioners unanimously approved a text amendment to the county’s geohazard ordinance that clarifies how slope is calculated and standardizes the 25% maximum for buildable areas.
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