A. Provide for well designed residential developments which are located to minimize adverse effects on the environment or sensitive natural areas.

B. Provide clustering of dwelling units to protect important natural features and amenities, limit the costs of development and public service costs and to maintain, enhance and complement the natural beauty of the Gig Harbor community.

C. Allow unique and innovative residential development concepts that will provide for unconventional neighborhoods, provide affordable housing for a wide range of income levels, maintain or enhance community linkages and associations with other neighborhoods, and to allow village and traditional neighborhood forms. (Ord. 747 § 1, 1997).