Section 25.74.327 Preservation of environment.

Existing trees, waterways, floodplain areas, scenic points and vistas, natural grade and slopes, soil conditions, drainage and water tables, and other significant natural conditions and features, shall be considered in planning the design and layout of buildings, circulation elements and open spaces to the end that degradation of the natural environment shall be avoided, and the manmade environmental created by the development process shall take maximum advantage of the possibilities for coordination with the benefit from the natural environment. (Ord. S-37751, 1979)