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(7)    The development plats shall be fitted to the topography and
soils so as to create the least erosion potential.

(8)    Wherever feasible, natural vegetation shall be retained and
protected.

Section 13-109.6 STEEP SLOPE DEVELOPMENT

In order to prevent abnormal or excessive grading, the following
additional requirements shall pertain to those areas where steep slopes
exist.

(1)    Development may occur within steep slope areas provided that
a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the lot or parcel upon which the
principal structure is to be situated, is less than fifteen percent (15%)
grade and contiguous to an approved County standard road so that direct
access by car to the principal structure can be achieved without the
necessity of cutting and filling. The extent of cutting and filling that will
be permitted on any lot will be based on the soil conditions at the site
and as determined by the Department of Public Works upon recommenda-
tion of the Soil Conservation Service DISTRICT. CONSTRUCTION ON
PILING AND/OR SUPPORTS SHALL BE PERMITTED.

(2)    All roads and streets shall be placed along AS CLOSE TO the
contour AS POSSIBLE, to minimize cutting or filling.

(3)    The construction of all structures shall be preceded by the
installation of storm drainage system(s) and stabilization measures.

(4)    In the case of a single lot development within such areas where
no central storm drainage system exists, run-off from driveways, roofs and
other improved surfaces shall be diverted and carried to an acceptable
outlet by one or a combination of the following methods: filtration beds,
subsurface dry wells, storm drainage systems and/or underground con-
duit system SYSTEMS OR OTHER ADEQUATE OR PROTECTED OUT-
LETS.

ARTICLE III PROCEDURES FOR FILING AND PROCESSING
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS

Section 13-110 GENERAL

(a)    Prior to submission of any plats, the subdivider should consult
with the Office of Planning and Zoning to become aware of existing and
proposed conditions in the neighborhood where he wishes to subdivide.

(b)    The subdivider submits a Sketch Plat to the Office of Planning
and Zoning, said plat to conform to the requirements of Section 13-111.1
of these regulations.

(c)    The Office of Planning and Zoning will then transmit the Sketch
Plat to the Committee and such other agencies of the County and State
for their approval and/or recommendations.

(d)    The Office of Planning and Zoning will then schedule a meeting
of the Committee and other agencies, the subdivider, and his surveyor
or engineer; said meeting will be normally within fourteen (14) days of
formal application of the Sketch Plat.

(e)    Within seven (7) days after the meeting on the Sketch Plat,
the Office of Planning and Zoning will correspond with the subdivider
confirming results of the meeting and will indicate whether the Sketch
Plat is approved, approved with modifications or denied.