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The design of lots shall be based on intended use, topography, natural resources and access requirements. Lots which are impractical for intended uses due to terrain, location of natural features, inadequate access, frontage, or developable area, or other physical limitations will not be approved.

A. Grading. Natural contours shall be preserved in new subdivisions to the greatest extent possible. Pad development prior to design approval of structures shall be prohibited unless directly associated with public improvements and required drainage. Retaining walls greater than three feet in height, two-to-one slopes or other significant landform alterations are strongly discouraged.

B. Access and Neighborhood Connections. Consistent with general plan land use element Policies 2.1.4, 2.1.5 and 2.2.6, new subdivisions shall be integrated with existing subdivisions. All subdivisions shall have a street and sidewalk pattern that promotes neighborhood and community cohesiveness. There should be continuous sidewalks or paths of adequate width, connecting neighborhoods with each other and with public and commercial services to provide continuous pedestrian paths throughout the city. Where applicable, it may be necessary to provide safe routes to school at locations other than major roadways. Where new subdivisions that are adjacent to open space, public schools, adjacent street systems or other public spaces, adequate pedestrian (or pedestrian and vehicular) access shall be provided from the new subdivision to the public spaces. In some cases, it may be necessary to gain easements through existing private property and such costs shall be the responsibility of the subdivider. (Ord. 1729 § 4 (Exh. A), 2023)