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4. Identification of Preferred Building Pad Locations Building pad locations [up to the maximum number of units permitted by 154.657(A)] which preserve natural topography and drainage ways, minimize tree loss, protect historic sites or structures, and limit the need for soil removal and/or grading shall then be identified. The orientation of individual building sites shall maintain maximum natural topography and ground cover. a. Building pads shall be located outside of required buffers, and shall be sited so as to provide ample room for accessory structures on each proposed lot. ftA-Hfe lots. b. If individual septic tanks and drain fields for each lot are to be utilized, locations for primary and secondary facilities for each proposed building pad shall also be identified. Generalized locations f suesueh y be nh,,..,,, during the P D Sket Plan phase, but. a -All such sites must be verified as being viable as a component of PUD Preliminary Plan review. c. If individual septic tanks utilizing communal drain fields is intended, the plan must clearly identify which communal drain field will service each of the proposed building pads. 5. Placement of Streets a. Streets shall then be designed and located in such a manner as to: i. Maintain and preserve natural topography, groundcover, significant landmarks, and trees; ii. Minimize cut and fill; iii. Preserve and enhance both internal and external views and vistas; iv. Promote road safety; v. Assure adequate access for fire and rescue vehicles; and vi. Assure and promote adequate vehicular circulation both within the development and with adjacent neighborhoods. b. The design of streets and the dedication of right-of-way shall be in compliance with the City's current engineering design standards standard pla and specifications as may be amended. c. Streets shall not encroach into a required buffer area unless it can be demonstrated that such an alignment is necessary to achieve the goals outlined above, and that no equivalent option exists outside of the buffer. Driving surfaces that cross the buffer area at a 90 degree angle to provide current or future access to an adjacent property or boundary road shall be the only exception. 6. Lot Creation Based on the street location(s), building pad locations, and septic system location(s); lines to delineate individual lots shall then be identified in accordance with the