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K -7
2/9/81
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
In order to ensure the preservation of natural topographic features
within the City, the following criteria shall be used as general guide-
lines in the preparation and review of plans for any development on
sloping land or near natural bluffs:
1. The proposed development should preserve the natural
skyline and the significant topographic features of
the site. Particular attention should be given to
the number and distribution of structures, the design
of the street system, and the location of open space.
2. The proposed development should protect and retain
significant vegetation, particularly mature trees,
on the site.
3. The proposed development should retain and create
open space and view areas.
4. The proposed development should provide public access
to view areas and other natural features.
5. The grading plan for the proposed development should
address variable slope ratios and undulating slopes.
6. The proposed development shall conform to all provisions
of the Uniform Building Code on excavation and grading,
including provisions for adequate setbacks from steep
slopes, natural canyons, and natural bluffs in order to
prevent structures from detracting from the visual
character of these areas and in order to ensure the
safety and stability of these areas.
7. The proposed development and grading.plan should include
specific provisions for the control of all surface and
subsurface drainage from the site paying particular
attention to the quality,of water entering the bay and
ocean. All on -site water shall drain to public relief
areas without crossing private property unless written
consent is obtained from adjacent owner.
8. The proposed development should retain the natural topo-
graphy and should minimize successive padding and terracing
of building sites.
Adopted - March 22, 1976
Amended - June 28, 1976
Amended - February 9, 1981