X — means that the standard is required
- — means that the standard is not required
U — means that standards in the underlying District prevail
In order to protect our natural resources while continuing to support healthy economic growth, the following standards shall apply to all natural resource areas and features in all zoning districts unless otherwise noted.
Res. | Mixed | Com. & Ind. | Env | ||||||||||||
OSR | GR | NR | MH-O | MF-O | NC | TC | TND | CI | HC | CB | SP | GI | FP | WS-O | |
(1) Piping or channeling creeks and streams shall be avoided whenever practicable. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
(2) Natural landscapes and areas of mature trees, especially near creeks, streams and lakes shall be protected during development. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
(3) Naturalized stream banks shall be maintained whenever practicable. Rip rap and similar devices shall be avoided. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
(4) Stream crossings by streets and trails shall be avoided unless necessary to provide or maintain connectivity. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
(5) Open space systems shall be designed to incorporate and protect significant natural features whenever practicable. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
(2003 Code, § 8-3.4.6) (Updated 2009)