§ 5. General environmental control criteria and performance standards.

A.

The general criteria and standards contained herein are designed to ensure that all structures and uses will be properly located and will have a minimal adverse impact on the natural environment and their surroundings. The administrative official shall determine that the development proposed meets the environmental control criteria and performance standards and that the applicant has:

(1)

The financial capacity and technical ability to meet federal, state, and local air and water pollution control standards and has made adequate provision for solid waste disposal, the control of offensive odors, and the securing and maintenance of sufficient and healthful water supplies.

(2)

Made adequate provision for loading, parking and traffic movement from the development site onto public streets.

(3)

Made adequate provision for fitting development harmoniously into the existing natural environment and will not adversely affect existing uses, scenic character, natural resources or property values in the surrounding areas.

(4)

Made adequate provisions to ensure that the development will be built on soil types which are suitable to the nature of the undertaking.

(Ord. No. 72-3, Art. II, § 5, 4-28-72)