A. Relevant performance standards from Sections 16.10.250 and 16.10.260, as determined by the town, shall be incorporated into mitigation plans.

B. The following additional performance standards shall be reflected in proposals within geologic hazard areas:

1. Geotechnical studies shall be prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer to identify and evaluate potential hazards and to formulate mitigation measures;

2. Construction methods shall reduce or not adversely affect geologic hazards;

3. Site planning should minimize disruption of existing topography and natural vegetation;

4. Impervious surface coverage should be minimized;

5. Disturbed areas should be replanted as soon as feasible pursuant to an approved landscape plan;

6. Clearing and grading regulations as set forth by the town shall be followed;

7. Use of retaining walls that allow maintenance of existing natural slope areas are preferred over graded slopes;

8. Temporary erosion and sedimentation controls, pursuant to an approved plan, shall be implemented during construction;

9. Undevelopable geologic hazard areas larger than one-half acre shall be placed in a separate tract; provided, this requirement does not make the lot nonconforming;

10. A monitoring program, reviewed and approved by the town, shall be prepared for construction activities permitted in geologic hazard areas; and

11. Development shall not increase instability or create a hazard to the site or adjacent properties, or result in a significant increase in sedimentation or erosion. (Ord. 00-387 §1(part), 2000)