Topographic Categories

Category 1

No abrupt changes in general topography, e.g. flat or rolling terrain.

Category 2

Structures located at or near the crest of an escarpment.   Structures located vertically on the lower half of an escarpment or horizontally beyond 8 times the height of the escarpment from its crest, shall be permitted to be considered as Topographic Category One.

Category 3

Structures located in the upper half of a hill.  Structures located vertically on the lower half of a hill shall be permitted to be considered as Topographic Category One.

Category 4

Structures located in the upper half of a ridge.   Structures located vertically on the lower half of a ridge shall be permitted  to  be  considered  as  Topographic Category One.