(A) The purpose of these standards is to give voice to aspects of development in Vance County and enhance the physical design, natural topography, plant life, street hardware and other objects observed by the public. These standards are not intended to restrict imagination, innovation or variety, but to focus on the design principles which preserve taxable values, and preserve natural resources to the public health, safety and welfare.
(B) The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal. Any grade changes shall be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed areas. The orientation of individual building sites shall be such as to maintain maximum natural topography and cover. Topography, tree cover and natural drainage ways, to the greatest extent possible, shall be treated as fixed determinants of road and lot rather than as malleable elements.
(C) Roads shall be designed and located in such a manner as to maintain and preserve natural topography, cover, significant landmarks and natural vegetation; to minimize cut and fill; and to preserve and enhance views and vistas on or off the subject parcel.
(D) Proposed development shall be related harmoniously to the terrain.
(E) The removal or disruption of historic, traditional or significant uses, structures or architectural elements shall be minimized insofar as practical, whether these exist on the site or on adjacent properties.
(Ord. passed 6-7-2004, § 406) Penalty, see § 10.99