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The design of the subdivision shall provide, in accordance with Section 66473.1 of the State Subdivision Map Act and to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities.

Examples of passive or natural heating opportunities in subdivision design include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure in an east-west alignment for southern exposure and to permit orientation of a structure to take advantage of shade or prevailing breezes.

In providing for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the design of a subdivision, consideration shall be given to local climate, contour, configuration of the parcel to be divided, and other design and improvement requirements. The provision shall not result in reducing allowable densities, or the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure under applicable planning and zoning regulations in effect at the time the tentative map is filed.