A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for hillside areas which conserve and maintain the character, identity, and image of Pima County and promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare by:
1. Conserving the unique natural resources of hillside areas;
2. Permitting intensity of development (density) compatible with the natural characteristics of hillside terrain, such as steepness of slope and significant land forms;
3. Reducing the physical impact of hillside development by encouraging innovative site and architectural design, minimizing grading, and requiring more intense restoration of graded areas;
4. Minimizing disturbance of existing drainage patterns and soil erosion problems incurred in development alteration of hillside terrain;
5. Providing safe and convenient access to hillside development; and
6. Ensuring the efficient expenditure of public funds.
B. The purpose of the Hillside Development Manual, a companion document adopted by resolution of the board of supervisors, is to promote compliance with this chapter by establishing technical requirements, implementation standards, guidelines, and procedures.
(Ord. 2000-52 § 1 (part), 2000)