(A) Building pads must be located on that portion of a lot that achieves the most of the following objectives:
(1) Requires the least amount of grading to create a suitable building site;
(2) Preserves primary views from existing home sites;
(3) Minimizes the visual prominence of proposed structures from close by and distant view points;
(4) Avoids ridgeline development as required by § 16.98.030;
(5) Keeps development below the ridgeline; and
(6) Preserves existing native vegetation and similar natural features.
(B) Building sites must be located to allow structures to follow the natural slope of the property.
(Ord. 1103, passed 3-7-05)