All master plans shall demonstrate a high quality of overall site design. The design and construction of site elements shall include appropriate consideration of the relationship and balance among site elements, the relationship of the development to natural site features, neighboring developments and access and circulation systems, retention of natural vegetation, minimal alteration of natural topography, mitigation of erosion and sedimentation, mitigation of stormwater drainage and flooding, arrangement and orientation of buildings and amenities in relation to each other and to neighboring developments and streets, landscaping, preservation or enhancement of vistas, and mitigation of vehicular traffic impacts. No master plan shall be approved that does not demonstrate appropriate consideration of these criteria.
(Ord. of 7-10-2000, § 7.6.2)