(A) Intent and purpose. It is the intent and purpose of this section that natural vegetative growth be preserved. Every effort shall be put forth on all undeveloped property to retain each particular area of natural tree and vegetative cover that is determined by the Zoning Official to be a fragile ecosystem, unique, valuable or nearly extinct in our area unless it would unduly restrict the use of the property or create a condition of undue hardship on the owner. Natural or native vegetation shall also be preserved on developed property where possible. The use of natural foliage on the site for replacement landscape materials and adherence to the use of natural foliage in accordance with the provisions of the Briny Breezes Landscape Ordinance shall be encouraged and be incorporated into the landscaping scheme in recognition of lower maintenance requirements and the conservative use of water for irrigation of such vegetation.
(B) General provisions.
(1) Requirements for environmentally sensitive lands. In addition to meeting the following requirements for protection of environmentally sensitive lands, development plans shall comply with applicable federal, state and water management district regulations relating to environmentally sensitive lands. In all cases the strictness of the applicable standards shall apply.
(2) Conservation element incorporated by reference. The conservation element of the Town Comprehensive Plan as from time to time amended is hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter.
(3) Compliance when subdividing land. The building sites created in a proposed subdivision plat must be suitable for constructing a structure thereon which is in conformity with the standards of these regulations for the protection of environmentally sensitive lands regulations.
(C) Environmentally sensitive lands ordinance. The town hereby adopts by reference the County Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance No. 90-47, adopted November 20, 1990, by the Board of County Commissioners.
(Ord. 1-90, passed 1-31-1991)