All site designs should consider design elements that include landscape preservation, siting of buildings, drives, parking and circulation, and site drainage within the physical constraints of a particular site. The site design should adequately address the following key site design objectives:
(1) Preserves natural land contours and natural drainageways, whenever possible;
(2) Is compatible with the positive character of the surrounding area in terms of both existing character and desired future character;
(3) Where possible, incorporates significant tree masses and/or specimen trees as an integral design factor;
(4) Minimizes harm and disruption to existing plant and animal life; and
(5) Sets aside areas whose physical conditions make them unsuitable for development as conservation areas or as open space.
(Ord. of 7-10-2000, § 8.4.2)