(a) Propose grading that best fits the terrain of the site, avoiding steep slopes, wetlands, floodplains, environmental corridors, and any applicable regulatory setbacks from these areas;

(b) Minimize, through project phasing and construction sequencing, the time the disturbed soil surface is exposed to erosive forces.

(c) Minimize soil compaction, the loss of trees and other natural vegetation and the size of the disturbed area at any one time;

(d) Locate erosion control BMPs upstream from where runoff leaves the site or enters waters of the state and outside of wetlands, floodplains, woodlands, isolated natural resource areas, or primary or secondary environmental corridors to the maximum extent practicable.

(e) Emphasize the use of BMPs that prevent soil detachment and transport over those aimed to reduce soil deposition (sedimentation) or repair erosion damage. [Code § 17.15-2.]