A. Development Proposals: All development proposals shall take into account and shall be judged by the way in which land use planning, soil mechanics, engineering geology, hydrology, civil engineering, environmental and civil design, and architectural and landscape design are applied in hillside areas, including, but not limited to:
1. Planning and development to fit the topography, soils, geology, hydrology and other conditions existing on the proposed site;
2. Orientation of development on the site so that grading and other site preparation is kept to an absolute minimum;
3. Shaping of essential grading to blend with natural landforms and to minimize the necessity of padding and/or terracing of building sites;
4. Division of large tracts into smaller workable units on which construction can be completed within one construction season so that large areas are not left bare and exposed during the winter-spring runoff period;
5. Completion of paving as rapidly as possible after grading;
6. Allocation of areas not well suited for development because of soil geology or hydrology limitations for open space and recreation uses;
7. Minimizing disruption of existing plant and animal life; and
8. Consideration of the view from and of the hills.
B. Criteria For Development: Areas having soil, geology or hydrology hazards shall not be developed unless it is shown that:
1. Their limitations can be overcome;
2. Hazard to life or property will not exist;
3. The safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage channel is not jeopardized; and
4. The natural environment is not subjected to undue impact. (Ord. 193, 12-13-2001)