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Table 3877-1 <br />Common Topsoil Borrow Requirements <br />Requirement <br />Range <br />Test Method <br />Material Passing the 3/4 in [19 mm] <br />100 % <br />ASTM D 422 <br />Material passing No. 4 [4.75 mm] <br />> 85% <br />Clay <br />5% — 40% <br />ASTM D 422 <br />Silt <br />10% — 60% <br />ASTM D 422 <br />Sand <br />20% — 65% <br />ASTM D 422 <br />Organic matter <br />3% — 20% <br />ASTM D 2974 <br />pH <br />6.1 — 7.8 <br />ASTM G 51 <br />Next Step(s) <br />The EPB has recommended that the City review and consider other possible water conserving strategies <br />rather than strictly relying on topsoil. If feasible options exist, it would incorporate more flexibility into <br />City Code, something seemingly beneficial for all. It is expected that an ordinance amendment will be <br />brought forward in the near future addressing to formally address this matter. <br />