When few natural constraints exist which limit the street layout and location, such as, but not limited to, steep slopes and unsuitable soils, streets should have an east-west orientation to the greatest extent possible, with acceptable variations of ten (10) degrees northwest and twenty-five (25) degrees to the southwest of due east in order to provide for orientation of buildings to the south and thereby encourage the use of solar energy systems.

(Prior code § 13-10.1)

All development should be designed to encourage energy conservation.

A.

By taking advantage of southerly exposures, proposed lots should have good solar access to the maximum extent possible;

B.

By providing that each building has sufficient solar access, buildings can make effective use of a passive solar system.

(Prior code § 13-10.2)

Windbreaks of evergreen plants are recommended for planting on northeast and northwest exposures where there are no conflicts with visibility or of safety. Deciduous trees are recommended on south and western exposures.

(Prior code § 13-10.3)

Window openings on northern exposures should be limited in size and number.

(Prior code § 13-10.4)

Solar access of adjacent buildings shall be protected to the extent of the yard requirements provided, unless the planning board so determines that solar easements are necessary to insure an energy efficient plan, in which case solar easements shall be provided.

(Prior code § 13-10.5)