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3 The second section contains a "Flexible Development" option which contains the following provisions: • The existing one-acre minimum lot size requirement would be retained. • The provision of open space would be optional, however, a developer would be required to submit two concept plans - one for a conventional subdivision and another for a"flexible" or open space subdivision. • If a Flexible Development option is chosen, at least one-third (33%) of the land within a subdivision must be preserved as open space which may be preserved through: 0 An "estate lot" approach where all land is subdivided into lots four (4) acres or greater in size, building limits (50%) are established for each lot, and the open space outside such limits is preserved through restrictive covenants and/or conservation easements; or 0 A "conservation" approach where all land is subdivided into lots, and open space is preserved through the use of conservation easements held by the County or a land conservancy; or 0 A "cluster" approach where lot sizes are reduced and the land saved through such reductions is dedicated to the County or a land conservancy, or owned and maintained by a homeowners' association; or 0 A "village" or modified cluster approach where dwelling units are clustered around a village green and supporting shops, and the village is surrounded by open space;or 0 Some combination of the above, including the use of"density averaging" to allow flexibility in areas where two-acre minimum lot size requirements exist. • Density bonuses, while limited by the type of water supply/sewage disposal service available to the development,may be achieved by: 0 Providing greater amounts of open space than required;or 0 Providing affordable housing units either as part of the development or at an off-site location; or 0 Purchasing the development rights on farm or forest lands, natural areas, and similar resources;or