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Article 7: Subdivisions 37 <br />Section 7.13: Flexible Developments <br />rovide for the active and low impact recreational needs of idents, <br />includ-F T�ementation of the Master Recreatio s Plan. <br />(8) To provide greater efficien i ing of services and infrastructure by <br />reducing road i ity runs, an unt of paving for development. <br />9 create compact neighborhoods accessible to open sp enities and with <br />a strong identity. <br />7.13.2 Applicability <br />(A) All Flexible Development subdivision plats shall comply with the requirements and <br />standards specified herein and in all respects with other applicable codes and ordinances <br />to the extent that they are not in conflict with these provisions. <br />(B) Flexible Developments located within the Stoney Creek Basin Overlay District shall <br />comply with provisions of Section 44 4.836 of this Ordinance. <br />(C) The Village Option for a Flexible Development shall not be located in the Rural Buffer <br />(RB) zoning district. <br />(D) Applicants seeking approval of a Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning <br />Department are encouraged to work with the Planning Department staff in identifying and <br />preserving open space areas as part of such developments. <br />7.13.3-,,Open Space Standards <br />(AN Minimum Required Open Space <br />Where a developer elects to seek approval of a Flexible Develo ent as <br />specified herein, at least 33% of the total land area in the Fle i le Development <br />ust be set aside as protected open space. <br />(2) Su open space shall meet the standards contained this Section unless the <br />develo r chooses to seek approval of a conventio I subdivision as specified <br />herein. <br />(B) Planning for Open Sp e <br />(1) Open space design subdivision proj s shall be planned as part of a <br />comprehensive project sign. <br />(2) The long -term success of op ace is improved when a layout is chosen with a <br />perspective of future usefuln s, fficiency, connectivity and compatibility with <br />both existing developme nd oth types of open spaces. <br />(3) Open space is an im rtant amenity for bdivision residents and an essential <br />part of the County' character and environ tal quality. <br />(4) Open space nning must indicate a thoughtful derstanding of that <br />importanc , and shall be evaluated based on its me <br />(5) A Fle i e Development subdivision plan shall always pro ide open space which <br />pro inently meets at least one of the three following goals in en space design: <br />a) The Maintenance of Wildlife Corridors and /or Habitat; <br />(b) The Preservation of Rural Character; or <br />(c) The Creation or Protection of Space for Outdoor Recreation. <br />(6) When relevant, a Flexible Development subdivision plan shall address the <br />following additional goals in open space design: <br />36 This reference change is necessary due to renumbering Sections in order to insert the two proposed overlay <br />district. <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 7 -37 <br />