(A) (1) The applicant's plans shall utilize areas of the lot that will not affect the steep slope, for example, by utilizing areas that may have been previously cleared or graded for construction. The Committee will recommend adjustments in the applicant's plans in order to protect steep slopes and will condition site plan approval or building permit approval on the applicant utilizing an alternative site on the lot.
(2) Any proposed driveway shall be located on the portion of the lot that does not affect the steep slope. A driveway located on or affecting a steep slope is greatly discouraged and will only be permitted in extraordinary cases where the Committee determines that the construction of and placement of the driveway will not adversely impact the steep slope and the plans limit the dimensions of the driveway to minimize the impact, and there is no practicable alternative site on the lot.
(B) It is the applicant's burden to demonstrate that there is no practicable alternative site on the lot or adjacent property available to the applicant which would avoid or lessen the impact to the steep slope. The applicant's plans must demonstrate to the Committee that no alternative practicable site exists and that the proposed construction, and location of any structure will not cause damage to the dune, roadway, or surrounding property owners. If the proposed building site, or any preparation for construction, staging or construction activities, excavation, grading or any other activity is on or within ten feet of a steep slope or that disturbs or impacts the steep slope, then no more than 120 cubic yards of sand or soil for septic and no more than 180 cubic yards of sand or soil for the dwelling and all other structures, including a driveway, if permitted, shall be removed, relocated, or added to the dune.
(Ord. 2021-09, passed 7-20-2021)