(a) Natural amenities (including scenic views, mature trees, creeks, riparian corridors, rock outcrops, and similar features) shall be preserved and incorporated into proposed development to the greatest extent feasible.
(b) The natural topography shall be retained whenever possible in order to reduce excessive run-off onto adjoining property and to avoid extensive regrading of the site. To the extent feasible, the existing topsoil on the site shall be preserved and/or reused.
(c) Floor elevations of all buildings shall be carefully studied in relation to existing topography, proposed street grades, existing trees and other pertinent site features.
(d) The subdivision shall be designed to minimize development in any floodplain or floodway as identified by FEMA. The platting of lots for residential occupancy in a 100-year floodplain shall be discouraged unless the subdivider can document that any habitable structure shall be located outside the 100 year floodplain.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)