Design of the subdivision shall take into consideration existing comprehensive plans, and shall be based on a 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 alterations of natural features. 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 federal regulations:
(a) Unique and/or fragile areas, including wetlands, as may be defined in Section 404, Federal Water Pollution Act, as amended and in Ohio Environmental Protection Agency standards.
(b) Land within the 100-year flood boundary as identified and mapped using the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Hazard Boundary Maps.
(c) Steep slopes in excess of fifteen percent (15%) unless appropriate engineering measures concerning slope stability, erosion, and resident safety are taken into account.
(d) Habitats of endangered wildlife as identified on federal and state lists.
(e) Historically and culturally significant structures and sites, as listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
(f) Land located within one hundred (100) feet of an existing oil or gas well head, storage tanks or separator units. (Chapter 1501: Ohio Administrative Code)
The development shall be laid out to avoid adversely affecting groundwater and aquifer recharge; to reduce cut and fill; to avoid unnecessary impervious cover; to prevent flooding; to provide adequate access to lots and sites; and, to mitigate adverse effects of noise, odor, traffic, drainage, and utilities on neighboring properties. The placement of buildings in residential developments shall take into consideration topography, building height, orientation and drainage.
(Ord. 56-2005. Passed 10-3-05.)