§ 276-33. Natural features.  


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  • A. 
    Natural features such as trees, natural terrain, and open waters shall be preserved whenever possible in designing any development containing such features.
    B. 
    The stripping of topsoil and the excavation of clay, sand, gravel, rock or other such material shall be permitted and the material thus excavated may be sold only under the following conditions and in conformance with the requirements of this chapter:
    (1) 
    As part of the construction of a building or the construction or alteration of a street.
    (2) 
    The surface of the lot shall not be graded to a level below that of adjoining properties.
    (3) 
    Stripped and excavated materials are not required for the final grade and landscaping of the property.
    (4) 
    Stripped and excavated materials are changed or renewed in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and/or any condition of subdivision or site plan approval.