All elements of a conservation development, particularly the restricted open space areas, shall be designed in accordance with the following criteria to ensure that the project meets the conservation objectives of this district.
(a) Undisturbed Woodlands, Vegetation, and other Natural Areas. The design and layout of the development should conserve, maintain, and incorporate existing wooded areas, meadows, and hedgerows and tree lines between fields and meadows, especially those containing significant wildlife habitats.
(b) Conservation of Environmentally Sensitive Areas. The road system and buildings should be located to minimize changes to the topography and the need for cutting and filling. Land containing important natural corridors and ecosystems such as steep slopes, riparian areas, wetlands, streams, lakes, rocky outcrops, flood plains, caves, sink holes, and other similar areas should be preserved and often provide habitats for wildlife.
(c) Conservation of Wildlife Habitats. Wildlife habitat areas of species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and/or by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources should be protected.