Preservation of natural cover. Land to be subdivided
and/or developed shall be laid out and improved in reasonable conformity to
existing topography, in order to minimize grading, cut and fill and to retain,
insofar as possible, the natural contours, limit stormwater runoff and conserve
the natural cover and soil. No topsoil, sand or gravel shall be removed from
any lots shown on any subdivision plat except for the purpose of improving
such lots and for the laying out of streets shown thereon. Topsoil so removed
shall be restored to a depth of six inches and properly seeded and fertilized
on the areas of such lots not occupied by buildings or structures. No excess
topsoil so removed shall be disposed of outside of the boundaries of the village
except upon the approval of the Board of Trustees of the village.