The provisions set forth in this article are intended to protect the public health and safety, promote the general welfare of the community and conserve the environment by assuring that all projects requiring planning board review are designed and developed in a manner which ensures that adequate provisions are made for protection of historic and archaeological resources; minimizing the adverse impacts on adjacent properties; and fitting the project harmoniously into the fabric of the community.

(Ord. of 9-21-2009, § 5.8A)

The location of historic and/or archaeological resources, must be indicated on the plans if the area is located within identified historic or archaeological areas shown on the Maine Historic Preservation Commission Maps in the Community Development Office.

(Ord. of 9-21-2009, § 5.8B)

The plan for the development will reflect the natural capabilities of the site to support development. Building lots and support facilities will be clustered in those portions of the site that have the most suitable conditions for development. The development shall include appropriate measures for protecting these resources including, but not limited to, modification of the proposed design of the site, time of construction, and limiting the extent of excavation.

(Ord. of 9-21-2009, § 5.81C)