119-311 - Authorization of a development, enlargement or site alteration on a steep slope
or steep slope buffer

LAST AMENDED
2/2/2011

The City Planning Commission may authorize #developments#, #enlargements# and #site alterations# on a #steep slope# or
#steep slope buffer#.

In order to grant such authorizations, the Commission shall find that:

(a)   the #development#, #enlargement# or #site alteration# is not feasible without such modification, or that the requested
       modification will permit a #development#, #enlargement# or #site alteration# that satisfies the purposes of this Chapter;

(b)    such modification is the least modification required to achieve the purpose for which it is granted;

(c)   the modification requested has minimal impact on the existing natural topography and vegetation and blends
       harmoniously with it;

(d)    the requested modification will not disturb the drainage patterns and soil conditions of the area; and

(e)   the #development#, #enlargement# or #site alteration# takes advantage of the natural characteristics of the site.

Any #development#, #enlargement# or #site alteration# requiring an authorization pursuant to this Section shall be subject to all
the requirements of Section 119-20 (PROVISIONS REGULATING TIER II SITES) for which an authorization or special
permit has not been obtained.