A. Design of projects shall recognize the environmental resource characteristics of the site and be designed in such a manner to allow for the preservation and continued production of the particular resource.

B. Development shall seek to avoid adversely affecting the natural course of riparian habitat of any intermittent, seasonal, or permanent waterway. Changes to the project to prevent or minimize the impact and/or mitigation measures shall be required where development may result in impacts to such areas.

C. Development shall seek to avoid adversely affecting wetlands, marshes or streams. Changes to the project to prevent or minimize the impact and/or mitigation measures shall be required where development may result in impacts to such areas.

D. Development shall seek to avoid adversely affecting areas identified as significant wildlife habitat. Changes to the project to prevent or minimize the impact and/or mitigation measures shall be required where development may result in impacts to such areas.

E. Extensive changes or removal of vegetation shall demonstrate minimal adverse impacts on micro-climate conditions. Erosion protection and vegetation shall be required in the event of vegetation removal. Changes to the project to prevent or minimize the impact and/or mitigation measures shall be required where development may result in impacts to such areas.

F. Whenever significant archeological or paleontological sites may be located within the project area, an appropriate survey by qualified archaeologists shall be made and mitigation measures implemented prior to development of the site. Changes to the project to prevent or minimize the impact and/or mitigation measures shall be required where development may result in impacts to such areas.

G. Development shall seek to avoid any adverse effect on the existing volume of any body of water, substantial increases in chemical or nutrient pollution, or otherwise contributing to the deterioration of the quality and quantity of water in any body of water. Changes to the project to prevent or minimize the impact and/or mitigation measures shall be required where development may result in impacts to such areas.

H. Where any of the proposed lots adjoins an agricultural pursuit, the City may require an increased building setback line for those lots to protect the agricultural operation and/or residential neighbors. Changes to the project to prevent or minimize the impact and/or mitigation measures shall be required where development may result in impacts to such areas.

I. Development shall seek to avoid adverse effects on any historic site located within the proposed development and impacts shall be mitigated. Changes to the project to prevent or minimize the impact and/or mitigation measures shall be required where development may result in impacts to such areas.

J. A resource management/restoration plan may be required and measures implemented.