1. The design and development of subdivisions shall preserve insofar as possible the natural terrain, natural drainage, existing topsoil, and trees.

2. Land subject to hazardous conditions such as slides, mud-flows, rock-falls, snow avalanches, possible mine subsidence, shallow water table, open quarries, floods, and polluted or nonpotable water supply shall be identified and shall not be subdivided until the hazards have been eliminated or will be eliminated by the subdivision and construction plans. As applicable, proposed subdivisions shall follow required technical studies, reports and recommendations as found in the following chapters:

3. No lot containing five (5) acres or less shall be created which is more than three (3) times as long as it is wide. The planning commission may approve up to a twenty percent (20%) increase in the depth of a lot if they determine that the proposed development is the best use of the property and in the best interest to the city and surrounding properties. (Ord. 2023-22 §1, renumbered, 2023; Ord. 2007-2, amended, 2007; Ord. 2001-8, amended, 2001; Ord. 111 §1, amended, 1985; Prior code §12-107-7(H)(l). Formerly 17.32.100)