Natural resources such as trees, brooks, swales, hilltops and
views, shall be preserved whenever possible. On individual lots, care
shall be taken to preserve selected trees to enhance soil stability
and the landscape treatment of the area.
Topsoil moved during the course of construction shall be redistributed
to all areas of the development and shall be stabilized by seeding
or planting. At no time shall topsoil be removed from the site without
written permission from the reviewing board.
To the fullest extent possible, existing trees shall be preserved
by the developer. Special consideration shall be given to the layout
of lots and the position of dwellings on the lots to insure that existing
trees are preserved. Special precautions shall also be taken to protect
existing trees during the process of grading lots and roads. Where
any land other than streets is to be dedicated to public use, the
developer shall not remove any trees or topsoil from the site or change
the site in any way without written permission from the reviewing
board.
Where a development is traversed by a natural lake, pond or
stream, the boundaries or alignment of said watercourse shall be preserved
and shall conform substantially with the natural alignment or boundary.
Unique physical features such as historic landmarks, rock outcropping,
hilltop lookouts and similar features shall be preserved if possible.
The reviewing board may, after proper investigation, withhold approval
of the lotting of such area or areas.
