1. Policy: Sensitive Lands
A new project should blend with existing contours and vegetation and preserve the natural topography of land adjacent to the waterways, and preserve and enhance native vegetation and natural habitat found in the River Park Corridor Overlay Treatment Area.
A. All projects shall maintain and reinforce the natural character of the land forms
1. This includes the existing topography, drainage and landscape features.
2. Maintain the visual relationship to the river by retaining the natural topography.
B. The meandering of the San Miguel River and its tributary stream courses shall not be restricted or altered except when such actions would restore and enhance the natural habitat
1. River enhancement projects, such as de-channelizing of the river or the creation of eddy pools, may be considered, but only when conducted under the direction of specialists.
C. New construction should help preserve and enhance natural habitat
1. Avoid placing buildings, infrastructure, trails, etc., in areas that could damage the wildlife habitat in the River Park Corridor Overlay Treatment Area, especially within wetlands and along the river.