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34 i <br /> have similar provisions; e.g., affordable units or additional open space may be <br /> provided on-site or off-site. <br /> Flexible Development QZjons Summary <br /> The basic provisions of Flexible Development presented at the public hearing are: <br /> • The existing one-acre minimum lot size would be retained. <br /> • The provision of open space would be optional, however a developer seeking <br /> conventional development would be required to submit two concept plans - one <br /> for a conventional subdivision and another for a "flexible" or open space <br /> subdivision. <br /> • If a Flexible Development option is chosen, at least one-third (33%) of the land <br /> within a subdivision must be preserved as open space which may be preserved <br /> through: <br /> 0 An "estate lot" approach where all land is subdivided into lots four (4) acres <br /> or greater in size, building limits (50%) are established for each lot, and the <br /> open space outside such limits is preserved through restrictive covenants <br /> and/or conservation easements; or <br /> 0 A "conservation" approach where all land is subdivided into lots, and open <br /> space is preserved through the use of conservation easements held by the <br /> County or a land conservancy; or <br /> 0 A "cluster" approach where lot sizes are reduced and the land saved through <br /> such reductions is dedicated to the County or a land conservancy, or owned <br /> and maintained by a homeowners' association. <br /> • Density bonuses, while limited by the type of water supply/sewage disposal <br /> service available to the development, may be achieved by: <br /> 0 Providing greater amounts of open space than required; or <br /> 0 Providing affordable housing units either as part of the development or at an <br /> off-site location; or <br /> 18 <br />