Article V, Sec. 5-200
Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Environmental
- FloodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. preservation100 year
Land located in the 100-year floodplain as designated by the Surry County Floodplain (FP) District.
- Areas to be preserved as open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.
Tidal and non-tidal wetlands, tributary streams (perennial), and tidal shorelines; significant trees or stands of trees; land located in the 100-year floodplain; steep slopes in excess of 30 percent; historically significant structures and sites.
- Maximum slope for preservation30 pct
Steep slopes in excess of 30 percent unless development is demonstrated to be the only effective way to maintain or improve slope stability.
- Minimum tree diameter for preservation8 in
Existing trees eight inches or more in diameter measured at breast height (four and one-half feet from ground level) shall be given high priority in determining the location of open space, structures, underground utilities, walks, and paved areas.
From the ordinance
Development of the site shall be based on the results of a site analysis... To the maximum extent practicable, development shall be located to preserve the natural features of the site, to avoid areas of environmental sensitivity, to preserve historic structures and to minimize negative impacts and alteration of natural features.