A. Development standards. The following standards apply to lots and parcels containing designated protected peak or ridge areas or containing slopes of 15% or greater:
1. Any lot or parcel shall meet the following slope, size, and density requirements:
Average natural cross slope (%) | Minimum area (acres) | Maximum density (dwelling units/acre) |
Average natural cross slope (%) | Minimum area (acres) | Maximum density (dwelling units/acre) |
Less than 15 | As permitted by the zoning district | |
15-15.9 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
16-16.9 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
17-17.9 | 1.25 | .80 |
18-18.9 | 1.37 | .73 |
19-19.9 | 1.50 | .67 |
20-20.9 | 2.00 | .50 |
21-21.9 | 2.25 | .44 |
22-22.9 | 2.50 | .40 |
23-23.9 | 3.50 | .29 |
24-24.9 | 4.50 | .22 |
25-25.9 | 6.00 | .17 |
26-26.9 | 7.00 | .14 |
27-27.9 | 8.60 | .12 |
28-28.9 | 10.40 | .09 |
29-29.9 | 12.80 | .08 |
30-30.9 | 16.00 | .06 |
31-31.9 | 23.50 | .04 |
32-32.9 | 31.00 | .03 |
33 and greater | 36.00 | .027 |
2. All development shall be set back at least 300 feet from each designated protected peak or ridge.
3. Building heights are limited to 24 feet.
4. All exposed exterior walls and roofs of structures shall be of earth tone colors to blend in with the predominant natural colors found on the lot or parcel.
5. All glass surfaces shall be designed not to reflect sunlight beyond the lot or parcel boundaries.
6. All utilities and services shall be underground.
7. Roads and drives leading to lots shall be located to minimize scarring, be in low visibility view areas and maximize the retention of natural vegetation.
B. Documentation. The following documentation shall be required for the subdivision of or development on any lot or parcel containing designated protected peak or ridge areas or containing slopes of 15% or greater:
1. A slope analysis certified by a registered civil engineer, for review and verification by the town engineer.
2. A grading plan prepared by a registered civil engineer complying with the standards for a grading plan for a type 2 grading permit, for review by the town engineer.
3. The developer or property owner's certification to the town engineer that the development complies with all requirements of this chapter during the period of construction.
C. Surveying and staking. The lot or parcel shall be surveyed, staked, and inspected by a registered civil engineer, to determine and assure compliance with this chapter and the conditions of subdivision or development approval.