(A) The design of a subdivision for which a tentative map is required, pursuant to the subchapter on Maps Required of this chapter, shall provide, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision.
(B) Examples of passive or natural heating opportunities in subdivision design include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure in an east-west alignment for southern exposure.
(C) Examples of passive or natural cooling opportunities in subdivision design include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure to take advantage of shade or prevailing breezes.
(D) In providing for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the design of a subdivision, consideration shall be given to local climate, to contour, to configuration of the parcel to be divided, and to other design and improvement requirements, and such provision shall not result in increasing allowable densities or the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure under applicable planning and zoning in force at the time the tentative map is filed.
(E) The requirements of this section do not apply to condominium projects which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing building when no new structures are added.
(F) For the purposes of this section,
FEASIBLE means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors.
('61 Code, § 10-2.704.2) (Ord. 252 C.S., passed 8-3-81)