(A) Purpose. The purpose of good subdivision and site design is to create a function and attractive development, to minimize adverse impacts, and to ensure a project will be an asset to a community. To promote this purpose, the subdivision shall conform to the following standards which are designed to result in a well-planned community without adding unnecessarily to development costs.
(B) Site design standards. Design of the development shall take into consideration all existing local and regional plans for the surrounding community.
(C) Development of the site shall be based on the site analysis. To the maximum extent practicable, development shall be located to preserve the natural features of the site, to avoid areas of environmental sensitivity, and to minimize negative impacts and alteration of natural features.
(D) Open space. The following specific areas shall be preserved as undeveloped open space, to the extent consistent with the reasonable utilization of land, and in accordance with applicable state or local regulations:
(1) Unique and/or fragile areas, including wetlands as defined in Section 404, Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, and delineated on wetlands maps prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, field verified by on-site inspections;
(2) Significant trees or stands of trees, defined as the largest known individual trees of each species in the state, large trees approaching the diameter of the known largest tree, or species or clumps of trees that are rare to the area or of particular horticultural or landscape value;
(3) Steep slopes in excess of 20% as measured over a 10-foot interval unless appropriate engineering measures concerning slope stability, erosion and resident safety are taken;
(4) Habitats of endangered wildlife, as identified on federal or state lists;
(5) Historically significant structures and sites, as listed on federal or state lists of historic places;
(6) The development shall be laid out to avoid adversely affecting ground water and aquifer recharge.
(Am. Ord. 18-3, passed 6-14-21)