§ 58.499.12. Environmental Assessment.

In addition to all other requirements of this Code, the standards of this Section shall apply to development sites comprising 5 acres or more.

(a)

Applicability. An Environmental Assessment shall be submitted in conjunction with the following:

1.

Applications requiring a public hearing before the Municipal Planning Board.

2.

Applications for subdivision review and approval by the Technical Review Committee.

3.

Applications for building permit review and approval for construction of a principle structure, substantial improvements, and substantial enlargements.

(b)

General Requirements. The following information shall be included in the Environmental Assessment:

1.

An analysis of soils, by a qualified professional, to determine the location of most effective recharge areas.

2.

An analysis of the site, by a licensed professional geologist, to determine the location and nature of sinkholes and other karst features of the property.

3.

An analysis of the site, by a qualified biologist, to identify flora and fauna, state and federal listed species, and vegetative habitat types including but not limited to wetlands and sensitive natural habitat defined as Longleaf Pine, Sand Hill, Sand Pine and Xeric Oak Scrub.

4.

A summary, by a qualified professional, of the overall site to determine priorities for locating pervious and impervious surfaces, stormwater areas, and open space areas.

(Ord. of 10-16-2006, § 1, Doc. #0610161006)