3.2.4 Site Conditions and Impacts (1) When reviewing a development proposal, including roads, the Town shall consider the suitability of a site in terms of steepness of slopes, soils and geology, potential for coast-line erosion, location of waterways and wetlands along with other matters and shall, when considering approval, ensure, to the best of its ability, that the development has minimal or no negative effects on other properties and bodies of water or that the development itself will not be negatively affected. (2) If the Town is of the opinion that development of a site may create negative impacts on nearby properties and water bodies, and/or raises concerns about short or long term the safety of the development itself, the Town can require the submission of a review of the development proposal by a certified engineer, geoscientist, landscape architect or similar professional. 3.2.5 Compatibility of Uses, Buffers and Screening The Town shall ensure as much as possible that new development will not negatively affect existing and proposed land uses by creating a hazard or nuisance such as noise, dust, odour or unsightly appearance. The Town may require a developer to provide appropriate screening and to undertake other measures to minimize negative effects. Agriculture Higher intensity livestock and related agricultural uses shall be separated by an adequate buffer between existing and proposed residential developments. These agricultural uses shall conform to Provincial Government policies and guidelines with respect to such operations. 3.4 Archaeological Sites Archaeological sites and discoveries are protected under the Historic Resources Act, 1985. If such a site is discovered, development shall stop and the Provincial Archaeology Office of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation consulted. Also, if any major development is proposed, the Provincial Archaeology Office shall be advised before an approval is granted
3.2.4 Site Conditions and Impacts (1) When reviewing a development proposal, including roads, the Town shall consider the suitability of a site in terms of steepness of slopes, soils and geology, potential for coast-line erosion, location of waterways and wetlands along with other matters and shall, when considering approval, ensure, to the best of its ability, that the development has minimal or no negative effects on other properties and bodies of water or that the development itself will not be negatively affected. (2) If the Town is of the opinion that development of a site may create negative impacts on nearby properties and water bodies, and/or raises concerns about short or long term the safety of the development itself, the Town can require the submission of a review of the development proposal by a certified engineer, geoscientist, landscape architect or similar professional. 3.2.5 Compatibility of Uses, Buffers and Screening The Town shall ensure as much as possible that new development will not negatively affect existing and proposed land uses by creating a hazard or nuisance such as noise, dust, odour or unsightly appearance. The Town may require a developer to provide appropriate screening and to undertake other measures to minimize negative effects. Agriculture Higher intensity livestock and related agricultural uses shall be separated by an adequate buffer between existing and proposed residential developments. These agricultural uses shall conform to Provincial Government policies and guidelines with respect to such operations. 3.4 Archaeological Sites Archaeological sites and discoveries are protected under the Historic Resources Act, 1985. If such a site is discovered, development shall stop and the Provincial Archaeology Office of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation consulted. Also, if any major development is proposed, the Provincial Archaeology Office shall be advised before an approval is granted