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c uo� Section 3.3 - Land Use Element Categories Proposed Chance: Under "Basic Category" of RURAL, add category entitled Open-Space Development Area, as shown below. RURAL Rural Buffer Rural Residential Agricultural-Residential Open-Space Development Area Rural Neighborhood Activity Node Rural Industrial Activity Node Agricultural Areas Proposed Change: Add description of plan category after"RURAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITY NODE" and before "RURAL BUFFER." OPEN-SPACE DEVELOPMENT AREA.Land adjacent to an Urban or Transition area which is generally non-urban in character and which will generally remain as such. Land in this category will generally contain low-density residential uses(e.g.,no more than two units per acre)which may be served by individual wells and septic tanks or by public water and sewer. Public water and sewer would be an option available to large-scale developments, or a combination of small developments. Ali open space residential development with density greater than one unit per two acres would be required to set aside and preserve significant amounts of open space (e.g., at least 30 percent of the total project acreage or, another option under consideration, at least 30 percent of the developable area of the project after certain undevelopable open space areas such as wetlands and steep slopes are excluded). Section 3.4 - Locational Criteria Proposed Change: After the category RURAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITY NODE and preceding the plan category section entitled RURAL BUFFER, insert the following: PLAN CATEGORY: OPEN-SPACE DEVELOPMENT AREA Land Slope: Located in areas where slopes of greater that 15% can be protected within designated open space. Hydrology: Located in areas where 100-year flood-prone areas and wetlands may be located within designated open space. Flora& Fauna: Located in areas where local,state or Federally-acknowledged unique or endangered species, and natural areas may be protected from detrimental development impacts by their location in designated open space. Soil Conditions: Located in areas where general soil conditions are suitable for development because of good drainage characteristics and load-bearing capacity for site development. Public Services Located in areas within the County's planning jurisdiction where &Utilities: public water and sewer would be available only for developments which protect significant amounts of open space (e.g., at least 30 percent of the total project acreage or, another option under consideration, at least 30 percent of the developable area of the project after certain undevelopable open space areas such as wetlands and steep slopes are excluded).