9.7.034: DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION:
   (A)   All development proposals shall take into account and shall be judged by the way in which land use planning, soil mechanics, engineering geology, hydrology, civil engineering, environmental and civil design, architectural and landscape design are applied in hillside areas, including but not limited to:
      1.   Planning on development to fit the topography, slope steepness, soils, geology, hydrology and other conditions existing on the proposed site;
      2.   Orientations of development on the site so that grading and other site preparation is kept to an absolute minimum;
      3.   Shaping of essential grading to blend with natural land forms and to minimize the necessity of padding and/or terracing of building sites;
      4.   Division of large tracts into smaller workable units on which construction can be completed within one construction season so that large areas are not left bare and exposed during the winter- spring runoff period;
      5.   Completing of paving as rapidly as possible after grading;
      6.   Allocation of areas not well suited for development because of soil, geology, or hydrology limitations for open space and recreation uses;
      7.   Minimizing the disruption of existing plant and animal life; and
      8.   Consideration of the view from and of the hills.
   (B)   Areas having soil, geology or hydrology hazards as documented in an evaluation prepared by a professional as outlined in section 9.7.04 of this chapter shall not be developed unless it is shown that:
      1.   Their limitations can be overcome.
      2.   That hazard to life or property will not exist.
      3.   That the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage channel is not jeopardized.
      4.   That the natural environment is not subjected to undue impact.
      5.   Lots with building sites with a slope steepness greater than twenty percent (20%) require a geotechnical analysis prior to issuance of a building permit.
      6.   Areas of a development with building sites with average slope steepness greater than thirty five percent (35%) will require an engineering analysis and report of all site preparation, foundations, and construction. (Ord. 822, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006)