In general, in preparation of the subdivision and installation of improvements, appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent erosion and damaging situations on the property and on adjoining land or water areas in accordance with the soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations as set forth by the City Code. In any grading or filing operations, described topsoil shall be conserved and redistributed as such, particularly to cover exposed subsoils. Trees, shrubs and ground cover existing at the beginning of development operations shall be preserved to the maximum extend reasonably feasible where they are of species and in locations likely to add amenity to the completed development. The Planning and Zoning Commission may require preservation of specified trees or other vegetation in connection with a particular development except upon findings that such preservation is infeasible in view of the requirements for the installation of public utilities and facilities.
(Ord. No. 1941, § 1, passed 1-12-1989)