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r I The remaining area designated for Rural Residential development is, the Southern Triangle area in the extreme southeastern portion of the County . The area drains to the southeast toward Jordan Lake and is beyond the ridge line of the Morgan Creek balsin , an area which can be served by gravity sewer lines . The Southern Triangle is also characterized by environmental Constraints such as steep slopes , flood plains and soils with poor stability , so low—density development is projected . There are approximately 7 ,191 acres of land designated for Rural Residential purposes in the Land Use Plan . If developed at an average density of one dwelling unit per two acres , the holding capacity of the area in terms of dwellings is 3 , 595 . If multiplied by the 1980 Census figure for population per household ( 2.6 ) , the estimated population would be 9 , 348 . Suburban Residential . The second category of residential land is Suburban Residential and includes duplexes , apartments , condominium and' projects , and single—family homes on smaller lots . Areas designated as Suburban Residential are Located in the Transition area where land is in the process of changing from rural to urban , that are suitable for urban—type densities and should be provided with public utilities and services . Housing densities in the Suburban Residential category would range from two to five units per acre . The majority of land designated for Suburban Residential is situated in Ithe Bolin Creek drainage basin north of Carrboro and Chapel Hill . Gravity sewer lines can be extended from existing lineslto the south to service the area without a need for sewage pump stations . The Suburban or medium—density residential areas provide a step—down between higher densities to the south and lower density Rural Residential areas to the north . Such areas have ', also been located where stable soils exist , slopes range from 7-1/2 to 15 percent and tree cover is present . There are an estimated 3 , 037 acres of Land designated on the Land Use Plan for Suburban Residential purposes . If developed at anlaverage density of two dwelling units per acre , the holding capacity of the area would be 6 , 074 dwelling units . Using the 1980 Census figure for population per household ( 2 .6 ) , the estimated population in Suburban Residential areas would be 15 ,792. Urban Residential . This category includes housing types identical to those found in Suburban Residential areas . However , densities are higher , ranging from six to thirteen units per acre . Land in the Urban Residential category is also located in Transition areas where public utilities and services are projected . Areas designated for Urban Residential development include the following : 68