Natural features definition

Natural features means vegetation indigenous to the site.
Natural features means components and processes present or produced by nature, including but not limited to, soil types, geology, slopes, vegetation, surface water, drainage patterns, aquifers, recharge areas, climate, floodplains, aquatic life, and wildlife.
Natural features means non-manmade attractions including geologic formations, wildlife sites, waterfalls, lake basins, old-growth stands, and mountain meadows.

Examples of Natural features in a sentence

  • Natural features §1-19-3.300.4 (D): Natural features of the site have been evaluated and to the greatest extent practical maintained in a natural state and incorporated into the design of the development.

  • Natural features, including wetlands, shall be protected from pollutants associated with stormwater runoff.

  • Natural features that provide buffers between lots, or sections, of a subdivision should be preserved to enhance privacy and aesthetic value.

  • Natural features such as trees, shrubbery, berms and hills shall be maintained as screening where possible.

  • Natural features, including wetlands and sinkholes, shall be protected from pollutants associated with storm water run- off.


More Definitions of Natural features

Natural features means floodplains, slopes of 15% or greater, soil types, streams, tidal and nontidal wetlands, and vegetation.
Natural features means components and processes
Natural features means non-man-made land characteristics, including drainage swales, wetlands, rock outcroppings, streams, and concentrated native stands of large shrubs or trees.
Natural features means the natural features described under the heading General Description of Natural Features in the Report.
Natural features means non-man-made land characteristics, including drainage swales, wetlands, rock
Natural features means areas identified on the Corvallis Urban Fringe Natural Hazards Map, Riparian Corridors and Wetlands Map, and Significant Vegetation Map as containing Natural Hazards (steep slopes, landslide hazards, floodplain, floodway) and/or Natural Resources (riparian areas, wetland areas, or significant vegetation).
Natural features means the water resources, land resources, air resources, geologic resources, animal species, and plant species within a municipality’s boundaries.