Objective 2.3.2. - Soil/Topography Constraints.

Conserve soils, discourage erosion and maintain water quality through consideration of topographic conditions and natural soil constraints.

Policy 2.3.2.1. Require that all development or land use activities utilize soil stabilization procedures and construction best management practices to minimize soil erosion and transport during the project development phase.

Implementation Mechanism(s):

(a)

Review of site plan and/or building permit approvals to ensure policy compliance.

(b)

Encourage adoption of soil conservation plans for all agricultural operations consistent with Policy 3.2.1.2.

Policy 2.3.2.2. Prohibit the development of those portions of any project site which demonstrates the likelihood of exhibiting new or continuing sinkhole activity.

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

Review of topographic data submitted for construction approval for sinkhole activity.

Policy 2.3.2.3. Minimize the alteration of any natural slopes equal to or exceeding 26.5 degrees (i.e., run:rise = 2:1) during the project development process unless it can be demonstrated that construction on, or alteration of, any such slope can be accomplished without erosion of these steeply-sloped areas.

Implementation Mechanism(s):

(a)

Review of construction drawings to ensure policy compliance.

Policy 2.3.2.4. Minimize the alteration of hydric soils supporting wetlands, consistent with the policies under Objective 3.3.1.

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

See Objective 3.3.1.

(Ord. No. 16-23, § 6(Exh. D), 9-19-16; Ord. No. 18-04 , § 6(Exh. D), 8-23-18)