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(2) Densits adjustments. The effectiveness of hillside development can be affected by a number of factors such as the physical characteristics of a specific parcel, the amount of landscaped and natural open space existing within a development, the existence of amenities within a development and the number of people who will reside in the hill area. Therefore, in order to encourage hill- side developments which take into consideration the above factors, adjustments may be made in the base density in the recommendation for approval and approval of an H-P-D permit, pursuant to any of the following: (i) The existence of open space beyond that required by subsection (h); (ii) The existence of amenities or on- site or off-site improvements which are not normally found or required in residential developments; (iii) The existence of a mixture of housing types which provides a variation in the appear- ance of the development and allows a range of housing prices. (iv) The existence of landscaping of a type, size and quantity which exceeds that of a standard residential development. (v) The existence of a topographical feature, including but not limited to a cliff or deep ravine, or extensive land area over 25% slope, of a magnitude which causes the WIS to be significantly greater than would be the case if the topographic feature was not considered; and (vi) The offer to and acceptance by the City of land in excess of the parkland dedi- cation requirements of Article 10, Chapter I, Title II of this Code. h. Percentag~ open. The percentage of the parcel to be developed which must remain in open space and/or public parkland shall be a minimum of 25% plus 1.5 times the WIS factor. Public parkland shall include only those areas which are offered for dedication as public parks and which are accepted by the City. i. Grading control. (1) Size and treatment. In order to keep all graded areas and cuts and fills to a minimum, to eliminate unsightly grading and to preserve the natural appearance and beauty of the property as far as possible as well as to serve the other specified purposes of this article, specific re- quirements may be placed on the size of areas to be graded or to be used for building, and on the size height and angles of cut slopes and fill slopes and the shape thereof. In appropriate cases re- taining walls may be required. (2) Restrictions. All areas indicated as natural open space on the approved development plan shall be undisturbed by grading, excavating, -10-