The purpose of this article is to expand upon the community development objectives associated with environmental protection and the preservation of natural resources expressed in Article
I of Chapter
275, Zoning, and to complement the provisions in Article
XXXV thereof relating to open space. Further, the provisions of this article are designed to encourage the sensitive treatment of hillsides and their related soil and vegetation resources in an effort to minimize adverse environmental impacts. The following objectives serve to complement these specific purposes and the overall purposes of this article:
A. To conserve and protect steep and very steep slopes
from inappropriate development such as excessive grading, land form
alteration and extensive vegetation removal.
B. To avoid potential hazards to property and the disruption
of ecological balance which may be caused by increased runoff, flooding,
soil erosion and sedimentation, blasting and ripping of rock and landslide
and soil failure.
C. To encourage the use of steep and very steep slopes
for open space and other uses which are compatible with the preservation
of natural resources and protection of areas of environmental concern.
[Amended 8-22-1994 by Ord. No. 543]
A. Areas of very steep slope (greater than 25%).
(1) Permitted principal uses.
(a)
Agricultural uses that do not require cultivation
or structures.
(b)
Conservation and recreation uses not requiring
structures.
(c)
Front, rear or side yards of any lot or tract.
(d)
Structures existing prior to the effective date
of this chapter.
(2) Uses permitted if a modification is granted pursuant to §
210-43 hereof.
(a)
Conservation and recreation uses requiring structures.
(b)
Agricultural structures and cultivation.
(c)
Utility lines for public utilities such as,
but not limited to, water, sewer, gas, telephone, electrical and cable
television.
(d)
Accessory structures to any uses permitted in Subsection
A(1) and/or
(2)(a),
(b) and/or
(c) above.
(e)
Roads and driveways only when no viable alternative
alignment or location is feasible, provided that such roads and driveways
are aligned predominantly parallel to the contours.
(f)
Uses permitted in the underlying zoning district.
(3) Prohibited uses and activities.
(a)
Cut and fill, other than in association with any uses related to Subsection
A(1) and/or
(2) above.
(b)
Soil, rock and mineral extraction and/or removal, other than in association with any uses related to Subsection
A(1) and/or
(2) above.
(c)
Removal of topsoil, other than in association with any uses related to Subsection
A(1) and/or
(2) above.
(d)
Stormwater management facilities other than in association with any of the uses related to Subsection
A(1) and/or
(2) above.
B. Areas of steep slope (15% to 25%).
(1) Permitted principal uses.
(a)
Any principal use permitted in Subsection
A(1).
(2) Use permitted by modification granted pursuant to §
210-43 hereof.
(a)
Any uses identified in Subsection
A(2) and the following:
[1]
Stormwater management facilities.
[2]
Sanitary sewers and sewage pumping stations.
[3]
Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental
to the foregoing.
(3) Prohibited uses and activities.
(a)
Cut and fill other than in association with any uses related to Subsection
B(1) and/or
(2) above.
(b)
Soil, rock or mineral extraction and/or removal other than in association with any uses related to Subsection
B(1) and/or
(2) above.