ORD-2003-141 Growth Management System - Amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances (2)

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6.29.3 Design Standards The design standards applicable within Economic Development Districts are shown on the .following pages and are. divided into two categories, Land Use Intensity Performance Standards and Design Criteria. The Performance Standards establish "land use intensity ratios", or ratios of construction to natural features as well as standards to eliminate or mitigate nuisances and undesirable impacts on the environment. The Design Criteria establish standards for landscape and architectural features, parking and circulation, service and storage, and signs and lighting; i.e., how the use "fits" the site and how it relates to the surrounding area. NOTE: The "design standards" referenced in Article .8.29.3 have been prepared as a separate document entitled The Orange County Economic Development Districts Design Manual. Copies of the Zoning Ordinance may be obtained with or without the Design Manual depending upon the needs of the citizen. 6.29.4 Amended 11 /5/03 Additional Requirement for Certain Subdivisions Within all ED Districts certain subdivisions of land must meet additional requirements and be approved either as a Class A Special Use or as a Planned Development Special Use as follows: 1) Major Subdivision, Class A Special Use, Rural Designated (21-40 Lots)-A tract of land in a Rural Designated area that is proposed for a subdivision of 21-40 lots. 2) Major Subdivision, Class A Special Use, Urban Designated (21-79 Lots)- -A tract of Land in an Urban Designated area that is proposed for a subdivision of 21-79 lots. 3) Major Subdivision, Planned Development, Rural Designated (41+ Lots)-- A tract of land in a Rural Designated area that is proposed for a subdivision of 41 or more lots. 4) Major Subdivision, Planned Development, Urban Designated (80+ Lots)- - Atract of land in an Urban Designated area that is proposed for a subdivision of 80 or more lots. 6-56