Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Floodplain
- Preserve 100-year floodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions.
Land located in the 100-year floodplain as designated by the Surry County Floodplain (FP) District
Other
- Maximum steep slopeSteep slopeGround above a stated gradient, where building is restricted or barred. for development30 pct
Steep slopes in excess of 30 percent unless development is demonstrated to be the only effective way to maintain or improve slope stability
- Preserve historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. structures
Historically significant structures and sites, as listed on federal, state, or county lists of historic places
- Preserve significant trees
Significant trees or stands of trees
- Preserve wetlands, streams, and shorelines
Tidal and non-tidal wetlands, tributary streams (perennial), and tidal shorelines
From the ordinance
The following includes those areas that shall, at a minimum, be preserved as undeveloped open space... Land located in the 100-year floodplain... Steep slopes in excess of 30 percent...