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setback may be varied to allow a riparian owner reasonable use and enjoyment of his property. (3) Grading and Filling. Grading and filling in shoreland area s or any alterations of the natural topography where the slope of the land is toward a public water or a watercourse leading to a public water must be authorized by a conditional use permit obtained from the City Council. The permit may be granted subject to the conditions that: (a) The smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible, (b) Temporary ground cover, such as mulch, is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is planted, (c) Methods to prevent erosion and trap sedi- ment are employed, and (d) Fill is established to accepted engineering standards. 93.230. Subdivision Regulations. (1) Land Suitability. No land shall be subdivided which is held unsuitable for the proposed use by the City Council for reason of flooding, inadequate drainage, soil and rock forma- tions with severe limitations, for development, severe erosion potential, unfavorable topography, inadequate water supply or sewage disposal capabilities or any other feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety or welfare of the future residents of the proposed subdivision of too community. The City Council in applying the provisions of this section shall in writing recite the particular facts upon which it bases its conclusions that the land is not suitable for the proposed use and afford the subdivider an opportunity to present evidence regarding such suitability at a public hearing as provided in Section 93.280(5). Thereafter the City Council may affirm, modify or withdraw its determination of unsuitability. (2) Design Standards: (a) Layouts. All subdivision layouts shall be developed in proper relation to existing and -12-