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Page 198 <br /> Section 4. 03.3 <br /> (e) A light-use road may be constructed in the same <br /> alignment as a haul or access road that is to be constructed on <br /> the same location at a later date. This may be permitted if the <br /> requirements for the location of the haul or access road are met, <br /> and the construction begins within 6 months from the time the <br /> light-use road is constructed. <br /> (f) Light-use roads shall not be located in wet, <br /> steep, or unstable areas where complete reclamation under <br /> 4.03.3(7) cannot be accomplished. <br /> (3) Design and construction <br /> Field-design methods may be utilized for light-use roads. <br /> (a) Vertical Alignment. Except for pre-existing <br /> roads, roads within the disturbed area in accordance with <br /> 4.05.2(4), or where lesser grades are necessary to control <br /> site-specific conditions as approved by the Division maximum road <br /> grades shall be as follows: <br /> (i) The overall grade shall not exceed lv:10h <br /> (10 percent). <br /> (ii ) The pitch grade shall not exceed 1v:5H <br /> (20 percent) for any consecutive 1 ,000 feet. <br /> (iii) The pitch grade exceeding 20 percent shall <br /> not be longer than 300 feet within any consecutive 1 ,000 feet. <br /> (b) Horizontal alignment. Light-use roads may <br /> meander so as to avoid large growths of vegetation and other <br /> natural obstructions. <br /> (c) Road cuts. Sidecast construction may be used. <br /> (d) Road embankments. Compaction on embankments <br /> shall be required only to the extent necessary to control erosion <br /> and maintain the road. <br /> (e) Topsoil removal . Topsoil shall be_removed and <br /> stockpiled where required by the Division or where excavation <br /> would require.-replacement of _material and redistribution of <br /> topsoil for proper revegetation. <br /> (f) Vegetation shall not be cleared for more than <br /> the width necessary to serve traffic and utility needs. <br />