Design of the Subdivision shall consider existing county, township and regional comprehensive plans and shall be based on analysis of site characteristics. To the maximum extent practicable, development shall be located to preserve the natural features of the site, to avoid areas of environmental sensitivity and to minimize negative impacts and alterations of natural features and habitat to the extent consistent with the reasonable utilization of land and in accordance with state, local or federal regulations including but not limited to the following:
(a) Unique or fragile areas, including wetlands, as may be defined in Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, as amended, and in OEPA standards.
(b) Land in the Floodway and Floodway Fringe as identified and mapped using the FEMA's Flood Hazard Boundary Maps.
(c) Steep slopes in excess of eighteen (18) percent unless appropriate engineering measures concerning slope stability, erosion and resident safety are taken into account.
(d) Habitats of endangered wildlife, as identified on federal and state lists.
(e) Historically and culturally significant structures and sites, as listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
(f) Land located within 100 feet of an existing oil or gas well, 200 feet from an existing tank battery and 50 feet from a proposed street pavement edge to an existing oil or gas well and/or an existing tank battery shall remain undeveloped.
(Res. 2008-026. Adopted 3-17-08; Ord. 2015-561. Adopted 1-25-16.)