In addition to the development and site planning standards set forth in Section 1119.06, all elements of a conservation development, particularly the restricted open space areas, shall be designed in accordance with the following criteria to ensure that the project is appropriate for the site's natural, historic and cultural features and meet the objectives of this district.
(a) Conservation of Sloping Land. The road system and buildings should be located to minimize changes to the topography and the need for cutting and filling.
(b) Conservation of Woodlands, Vegetation and other Natural Areas. The design and layout of the development should conserve, maintain, and incorporate existing wooded areas, meadows, and hedgerows and tree lines between fields or meadows, especially those containing significant wildlife habitats.
(c) Conservation of Wildlife Habitats. Wildlife habitat areas of species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and/or by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources should be protected.
(d) Conservation of Prime Farmland. Farmland that satisfies the USDA definition of "prime" or "locally unique" farmland should be conserved.
(e) Conservation of Existing Scenic Vistas and Visual Quality of the Environment. Buildings should be located to ensure that scenic views and vistas are unblocked or uninterrupted.
(f) Conservation of Cultural Resources. Sites of historic, archaeological, or cultural value and their environs should be protected insofar as needed to safeguard the character of the feature, including stonewalls, spring houses, barn foundations, underground fruit cellars, earth mounds and burial grounds.
(Ord. 21-2020. Passed 12-14-20.)