Section 119-311 - Authorization of a development, enlargement or site alteration on a steep slope or steep slope buffer
The City Planning Commission may authorize developments , enlargements and site alterations on a steep slope or steep slope buffer .
In order to grant such authorizations, the Commission shall find that:
(a) the development , enlargement or site alteration is not feasible without such modification, or that the requested modification will permit a development , enlargement or site alteration that satisfies the purposes of this Chapter;
(b) such modification is the least modification required to achieve the purpose for which it is granted;
(c) the modification requested has minimal impact on the existing natural topography and vegetation and blends harmoniously with it;
(d) the requested modification will not disturb the drainage patterns and soil conditions of the area; and
(e) the development , enlargement or site alteration takes advantage of the natural characteristics of the site.
Any development , enlargement or site alteration requiring an authorization pursuant to this Section shall be subject to all the requirements of Section 119-20 (PROVISIONS REGULATING TIER II SITES) for which an authorization or special permit has not been obtained.