Agenda - 11-19-2012 - C1 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Article 7: Subdivisions Section 7.13: Flexible Developments To provide for the active and low impact recreational need y residents, inclu—Cftii4wzlementation of the Master Recre arks Plan. (8) To provide greater effici a siting of services and infrastructure by reducing road , utility runs, an ount of paving for development. 9 create compact neighborhoods accessible to open menities and with a strong identity. 7.13.2 Applicability (A) All Flexible Development subdivision plats shall comply with the requirements and standards specified herein and in all respects with other applicable codes and ordinances to the extent that they are not in conflict with these provisions. (B) Flexible Developments located within the Stoney Creek Basin Overlay District shall comply with provisions of Section 4.6 .4 8'' of this Ordinance. (C) The Village Option for a Flexible Development shall not be located in the Rural Buffer (RB) zoning district. (D) Applicants seeking approval of a Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning Department are encouraged to work with the Planning Department staff in identifying and preserving open space areas as part of such developments. Open Space Standards Minimum Required Open Space X(2)uch re a developer elects to seek approval of a Flexible Developm as cified herein, at least 33% of the total land area in the Flexib evelopment t be set aside as protected open space. open space shall meet the standards contained in is Section unless the eloper chooses to seek approval of a convention subdivision as specified (B) Planning for OpelRSpace (1) Open space d gn in subdivision proje s shall be planned as part of a comprehensive p ect design. (2) The long -term success f open ace is improved when a layout is chosen with a perspective of future use s, efficiency, connectivity and compatibility with both existing developme an other types of open spaces. (3) Open space is an i ortant amen for subdivision residents and an essential part of the Coun s character and en i onmental quality. (4) Open spac lanning must indicate a thou tful understanding of that importa and shall be evaluated based on ' merits. (5) A F ible Development subdivision plan shall alw s provide open space which ominently meets at least one of the three following als in open space design: / (a) The Maintenance of Wildlife Corridors and /or Habi t; (b) The Preservation of Rural Character; or (c) The Creation or Protection of Space for Outdoor Recreation. (6) When relevant, a Flexible Development subdivision plan shall address following additional goals in open space design: " This reference change is necessary due to renumbering Sections in order to insert the two proposed overlay district. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 7 -37