Natural features definition

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

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 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.

  • The practice of landscape architecture also encompasses the determination of proper land use as it pertains to: Natural features; ground cover, use, nomenclature and arrangement of plant material adapted to soils and climate; naturalistic and aesthetic values; settings and approaches to structures and other improvements; soil conservation; erosion control; and the development of outdoor space in accordance with ideals of human use and enjoyment.

  • Natural features and native vegetation shall be preserved whenever possible.


More Definitions of Natural features

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 components and processes
Natural features means floodplains, slopes of 15% or greater, soil types, streams, tidal and nontidal wetlands, and vegetation.
Natural features means components and processes present in or produced by nature, including soil types, geology, slopes, vegetation, surface water, drainage patterns, aquifers, recharge areas, climate, floodplains, aquatic life, and wildlife.
Natural features means non-man-made land characteristics, including drainage swales, wetlands, rock
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.