Sec. 3-1404

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• Minimize land disturbance

  No more land shall be disturbed than is necessary to provide for the proposed use or development.

• Minimize imperviousImpervious coverageThe share of a lot covered by anything water cannot soak through — roofs, drives, patios. cover

  All land development shall minimize impervious cover consistent with the use or development proposed.

• Preserve indigenous vegetation

  Indigenous vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent practicable consistent with the use or development proposed.

• Reserve sewage disposal site

  For new construction, provide a reserve sewage disposal site with a capacity at least equal to that of the primary sewage disposal site.

• Septic pump-out frequency5 years

  All on-site sewage disposal systems not requiring VPDES permit shall be pumped out at least once every five years.

• Development threshold2,500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  All development and redevelopment exceeding 2,500 square feet shall be subject to applicable provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance...

• Wetlands permits required

  Prior to initiating grading or other on-site land disturbing activities on any portion of a lot or parcel, all wetlands permits required by federal, state and local laws and regulations shall be obtained...