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6.4.11.
Where pre-existing restrictive
covenants exist, the policies of the
Steep Slope DPA take precedence.
SITE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
6.4.12. Developments should be designed to
minimize disturbance to the natural
topography, respecting existing
contours and minimizing cut and
昀椀ll operations.
6.4.13. Building designs should integrate
with the slope, utilizing stepped and
articulated forms rather than large,
uniform structures.
6.4.14. Developments should incorporate
erosion and sediment control measures
during and after construction.
6.4.15. Stormwater management plans are
typically required to ensure proper
drainage and minimize erosion.
6.4.16. Vegetation should be preserved and
restored to enhance slope stability
and protect the natural environment
while considering forest fuel
management objectives.
6.4.17.
Retaining walls should be minimized
and carefully designed to mitigate
visual impacts and ensure stability.
6.5 RIPARIAN AREA DPA
INTRODUCTION
The Village contains several Riparian Areas,
such as streams, rivers, ponds, and wetlands.
Riparian Areas assist with management of
昀氀oods and stormwater, mitigate the effects of
extreme weather, absorb carbon, and provide
habitat and movement corridors for species of
all sizes.
Development in these areas should generally be
avoided to reduce the impacts of 昀氀ooding, and
maintain a healthy natural environment.
The bene昀椀ts of protecting these areas include:
x Biodiversity and Habitat: These areas
support a wide range of plant and animal
species, many of which are rare or at risk.
x Water Quality and Quantity: Riparian
Areas act as natural 昀椀lters, protecting
water quality by reducing erosion and
昀椀ltering pollutants. They also play a vital
role in regulating water 昀氀ow, mitigating
昀氀ood risk, and maintaining healthy aquatic
ecosystems.
x Ecosystem Services: Riparian ecosystems
provide valuable Ecosystem Services,
such as carbon sequestration, air and
water puri昀椀cation, pollination, and climate
regulation. These services contribute
to human well-being and economic
prosperity.
x Recreation and Aesthetics: These areas
often offer recreational opportunities, such
as hiking, 昀椀shing, and wildlife viewing.
They also contribute to the scenic beauty
and aesthetic character of communities.
Riparian Area DPAs include a buffer around
Riparian Areas dependent on their signi昀椀cance.
Development in Riparian Areas and their
associated buffers require a report from a
“Quali昀椀ed Environmental Professional (QEP)”
is required.
OBJECTIVES
Objective 100: Protect water quality.
Objective 101: Protect areas prone to 昀氀ooding
and inundation.
Objective 102: Protect riparian habitats and
related ecosystems.
Objective 103: Protect high-value
wildlife habitat.
How We Protect & Enhance
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