§ 4.01.04. Review Criteria

A.

Generally

The following factors shall be considered in evaluating an application and formulating recommendations:

1.

The effect that the proposed land alteration activity will have on soil and water resources, trees and other vegetation, and environmentally sensitive areas.

2.

The effect that the proposed land alteration activity will have on the expected future viability of the trees and other vegetation to be retained or relocated within the area to be developed.

3.

The effect that excavating or the resulting excavation will have on the quality of groundwater.

4.

The effect that excavating or the resulting excavation will have on the water levels of surface water and groundwater.

5.

The effect that hauling excavated material will have on public roads and bridges and on public health, safety and welfare.

6.

The necessity for compliance with other regulations, such as zoning, building, subdivision, engineering, drainage, and environmental regulations.

B.

Specific Standards and Guidelines

In addition to the general review criteria in this section, the specific standards and guidelines in the following sections shall be met.