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253 <br /> G.4 Location of Bonus Units <br /> Density increases as permitted above are limited to Flexible Developments proposed in the following locations: <br /> • Within Transition Areas as designated in the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.Within such areas, <br /> the maximum permitted density is two and one-half(2.5)dwelling units per acre unless the applicant obtains <br /> approval of a zoning district classification which permits a higher density. <br /> • Outside of Transition Areas but within an area designated for service by a utility provider as part of an adopted <br /> long-range water and/or sewer extension plan. Within such areas, the maximum permitted density is one and <br /> one-third(1.3) dwelling units per acre. <br /> • Outside of Transition Areas but within three-fourths (3/4) of a mile of an interstate corridor or a major <br /> thoroughfare designated as a high occupancy vehicle(HOV)/busway route as part of an adopted regional transit <br /> plan. Within such areas, the maximum permitted density is two and one-half(2.5) dwelling units per acre. <br /> • Outside of Transition Areas but within one-half(1/2)mile of a transit station desired as part of an adopted <br /> regional transit plan. Within such areas, the maximum permitted density is five (5) dwelling units per acre. <br /> Within these locations, public water and sewer service may be extended, provided the applicant can demonstrate that <br /> such service is necessary to serve the density increases achieved through the use of the bonus option(s)described above. <br /> Comment. The provisions related to density bonuses are based, in part, on existing regulations <br /> applicable to affordable housing, the recommendations of the Rural Character Study <br /> Committee, and the proposed Preliminary Recommendations for a Rggional Transit Plan as <br /> prepared by the Triangle Transit Authority. Both affordable housing and open space bonus <br /> options have similar provisions, e.g., affordable units or additional'open space may be <br /> provided on-site or off-site. <br /> In terms of density limits, the ceiling set for locations outside of Transition Areas and transit <br /> corridors/stops is based on the 1.3 dwelling unit per acre limit recommended by the Rural <br /> Character Study Committee. The location is tied, however, to designated utility service areas. <br /> Density limits established for transit corridors/stops represent the low end of densities <br /> recommended in the Regional Transit Plan. <br /> Flexible Development 39 <br />