12.1.1 General
A. Applicability
The requirements of this Article shall apply to all development, unless expressly exempted by the language of the sections below.
B. Mitigation
The approving authority can require on- and off-site improvements to mitigate the impacts of the proposed development.
C. Clearing and Grading
1. All property required to be dedicated, reserved or otherwise set aside and identified on the approved site plan or preliminary plat shall be surveyed, staked, and appropriately marked and protected prior to beginning clearing and grading work.
2. All clearing and grading work shall be in conformance with the approved site plan or preliminary plat.
D. Floodplains
Base floodplain elevation data shall be provided for all development proposals that are impacted by a floodplain as required by Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards.
E. Compliance
Prior to any land disturbing activity, the applicant shall comply with all Federal, State, and local permitting requirements.
F. Utility Lines and Drainage Channels
Such facilities shall be located in groupings and with the least possible disturbance to existing trees to the maximum extent allowed by sound engineering practices, as determined by the Public Works director or designee.
G. Consistency with Adopted Plans
Development shall comply with adopted public plans for the area in which it is located. This includes plans for public facilities such as rights-of-way, parks and open space, schools, and other similar facilities.