General site characteristics and surrounding areas.

Geology and soil conditions.

Topographical conditions.

Climate.

Ecology.

Existing vegetation.

Structures.

Road networks.

Visual features.

Past and present features.

Landmarks.

Public utilities.

Stormwater management and adjoining waterways.

The design of the proposed development shall consider all existing and proposed local and regional plans for the area.

Development of the site shall be based on the site analysis. To the maximum extent possible, development shall be located in order to preserve the significant natural features of the site, avoid areas of environmental sensitivity, and minimize negative impacts.

Impervious cover, including streets, lots, parking areas, buildings and units, shall be kept to the minimum possible in order to reduce the adverse effects on neighboring property as well as on the subject property.

Any application for a site which will be developed in phases shall be based upon an overall concept plan for the entire site showing the layout of the site at full development which depicts building locations in relation to circulation, parking, stormwater management, critical areas, adjoining land use and proposed changes in grade.