It is the intent of these regulations both to safeguard existing and potential development in appropriate locations and to preserve and promote a desirable ecological balance. Therefore, insofar as it is reasonably practicable, subdivisions shall be located, designed and improved to preserve important natural water areas, related vegetation and wildlife habitats; to avoid creation of upstream impoundments or downstream runoff which would be harmful to such complexes or to existing or potential development in appropriate locations; and to maintain desirable groundwater levels.
(Ord. No. 1941, § 1, passed 1-12-1989)