(a) Natural Features. Natural topographic and landscape features of the site should be incorporated into the development wherever possible.
(b) Proportion. Buildings and open spaces should be in proportion and scale with existing structures and spaces in the surrounding area.
(c) Relationship to Buildings. A site should not be so overcrowded as to cause an unbalanced relationship of buildings to open spaces. Open space areas should not be unduly isolated from one another by unrelated physical obstructions such as buildings and paved vehicular area, but should be linked by open space corridors of reasonable width.
(d) Natural Separations. When possible, natural separations should be created on the site by careful planning of streets and clustering of buildings using natural land features and open space for separation. Cul de sacs and loop streets, coupled with open spaces, should be used to achieve separation and create identity for sub-areas on the site.
(e) Storm Water Runoff. Consistent with the requirements of the adopted Storm Water Drainage Manual, storm water runoff from the development should be handled, as much as possible, through a natural system of swales and detention and retention facilities. These should be designed as an integral part of the open space amenities or the parking and circulation system on the site.