9-12-3 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND LAYOUT

A. Hazardous Site Conditions Avoided: The design of the development shall avoid or fully mitigate hazardous site conditions (unstable slopes, geologic faults, seismic zones, wildland fire, avalanche, or flood potential, etc.). B. Drainage: Drainage from individual lots shall be coordinated with the general storm drainage pattern for the area and shall avoid conveying to adjacent lots of runoff flows higher than historic patterns. C. Centrally Located Recreation Facilities: Whenever possible, recreation facilities should be located central to all residents of the development. (amd. ord. 24-014, 10-8-24) D. Access: All lots should have access to open space, trails, park land, or recreation facilities that are set aside for the use of residents within a development or use by the general public. (amd. ord. 24-014, 10-8-24) E. Trails And Open Space Access: Access to public trails and open space abutting the property proposed for subdivision shall be provided. (amd. ord. 24-014, 10-8-24) F. Extension Of Infrastructure: Public utilities, streets and other public infrastructure shall extend to the farthest border of the development to allow for future development to continue. G. Maintenance Of Common Facilities: Maintenance of common facilities must be accomplished through CC&Rs, a homeowners' association, a separate maintenance agreement, or some other perpetual agreement to ensure that sufficient funds are collected for this purpose. H. Layout: The layout of lots should provide desirable settings for structures by making use of natural contours, maintaining views, affording privacy, and providing protection from wind, noise, and vehicular traffic. I. Development Design: Development design should provide for efficiency in the installation and provision of all public and private utilities and services. J. Preservation Of Features: Where trees, groves, waterways, scenic points, historic spots or other Town assets and landmarks exist, as determined by the Town, every possible means shall be provided to preserve these features. Developments are encouraged to maintain a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the lot area in natural vegetation in order to preserve the natural environment and topography or demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Land Use Authority that an alternate plan will satisfy this intent. Undisturbed natural vegetation areas that are shown on the approved plan(s) shall be properly marked and protected against damage. (amd. ord. 24-014, 10-8-24) K. Placement Of Buildings: The placement of buildings shall be designed to preserve the natural terrain, drainage, existing topsoil, tree groupings, large trees, and rocks as much as possible so as to screen the building and parking areas from public view. (amd. ord. 24014, 10-8-24) L. Removal Of Hazardous Materials: Trees, brush, deadfall, natural vegetation, or combustible materials shall be removed and maintained at least fifteen feet (15') from structures as a defensible space for firefighting purposes. Additional area(s) may be required by the Public Safety Department. Fire resistant plant materials may be planted in the defensible space as approved by the Public Safety Department. M. Building Placement: Building placement shall be considerate of the following: (Ord. 20-002, 4-28-2020) 1. Preserving views of nature, creating a comfortable pedestrian environment with outdoor spaces that do not feel "boxed in" from tall buildings surrounding the space that create a "canyon effect”. 2. Sun and shade areas to enhance the seasonal experience and make best use of environmental conditions for snow melting, outdoor seating areas and building efficiency. 3. Service and delivery areas should be screened from public areas and provide sufficient room for vehicular movement. 4. Pockets and enclosures are encouraged to create "outdoor rooms" adjacent to buildings, pedestrian traffic, and recreation areas. These spaces should blend with the topography, have varied floor heights to add interest, incorporate vegetation and plantings, and incorporate both open and covered space for multiseasonal use. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008) 5. Incorporate non-linear and staggered placement of buildings to avoid straight rows of similar-styled buildings (the “cookie-cutter” effect). (ord. 20-002, 4-28-20)