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Title 17G
Chapter 17G.070
Section 17G.070.120
 

Title 17G Administration and Procedures

Chapter 17G.070 Planned Unit Developments

Section 17G.070.120 Significant Features
  1. Purpose.

To preserve significant physical features of a particular site. The topography, wetlands, rock outcrop, critical slopes, vegetation or other unique features can pose physical constraints for standard platting and development. The preservation of significant features, and/or garden soils, wildlife habitat, open space and scenic resources, can lend uniqueness to a development, and be a benefit to the community in general.

  1. Design Standards.
    1. Unique landforms should be preserved by the layout of the development. (P).
    1. The layout of the development shall preserve or appropriately mitigate impact to identified critical areas, including areas that are geologically hazardous, wetlands, recharge the aquifer, conserve wildlife habitat or prone to flooding. (R)
    1. The development shall recognize and incorporate significant physical, historical and cultural features, such as rock outcroppings, view-sheds and historic sites. (C)
    1. The placement of buildings and improvements should not block or adversely affect defined views and vistas either onto or from the property of this project. (P)

    1. The development shall preserve native vegetation, and significant stands of existing mature trees. (P)
    1. Project elements (lots, building, access drives, parking facilities, walkways and service area) shall be located in a manner that protects, enhances or minimizes impacts to natural site features. (P)

Date Passed: Monday, September 24, 2012

Effective Date: Friday, November 2, 2012

ORD C34914 Section 5