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  1. Minimize building footprint by reducing size of house.
  2. Minimize site disturbance by siting buildings to fit topography of site. Avoid building on steep slopes.
  3. Avoid building on top of a hill. Build on worst portion of site, preserving the best natural areas of site.
  4. Arrange geologic survey to evaluate existing soil conditions for building site suitability.
  5. Catch water runoff for irrigation use.
  6. Slow water runoff with catchment systems or terraces to minimize soil erosion.
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