(a) Natural Land Use. Subdivisions should be planned to take advantage of the topography of the land to economize in the construction of drainage facilities, to reduce the amount of grading and to minimize destruction of trees and topsoil.
(b) Flood Hazard. If any portion of the land within the subdivision or other proposed new development is subject to flooding or other hazards, due consideration shall be given to such problems in the design of the subdivision. All subdivision proposals and other proposed new development shall be reviewed to assure that:
(1) All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems are located, elevated and constructed to minimize flood damage; and
(3) Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards. Land subject to flooding and land otherwise uninhabitable shall not be platted for residential occupancy nor for such other uses that may increase danger to health, life or property, or aggravate the flood hazard.