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Article 3: Base Zoning DistriFq Section 3.3: Residential Distric s 5/6/98 shall be limited to a maximum floor area ratio Landscape Ratio, of.141 in the RB,AR, R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 min. zoning districts. [6] Required setbacks for lots created through the Flexible Design Subdivision process, as detailed in Section 7.12 of this Ordinance, may be reduced by 25%with the preservation of more than 33%open space for the project. Under no circumstances shall any required setback be less than 10 feet. R-4 DISTRICT SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 1. Uses shall be restricted to those indicated for the R-4 District in Section 5.2, unless a Conditional Use(CU) or MPD-CZ District is approved (see Section 3.8). 2. Development within the zoning district shall be subject to all applicable use standards detailed in Article 5 and all applicable development standards detailed in Article 6 of this Ordinance. 3. While the Minimum Lot Size may be 10,000 square feet, the density permitted on a given parcel is based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in which the property is located. Refer to Section 4.2.4 for a breakdown of the allowable density(i.e., the number of individual dwellings that can be developed on a parcel of property). 4. Allowable impervious surface area is based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in which the property is located. Refer to Section 4.2.5 for a breakdown of the allowable impervious surface area. 5. For lots outcidc of a Watcrchcd Protcction Ovcrlay District(ccc Scction 1.2), the minimum usablc lot ar o for lots that utilizc ground absorption wastcwatcr systcms shall be 30,000 squarc fcct for parccls bctwccn /10,000 square feet and 1.99 acres in size; zoning lots two acres and greater in size shall have a minimum usable lot area of at least 10,000 square feet. 13 55. Proposed subdivisions are subject to all applicable subdivision standards detailed in Article 7. Note that Article 7 provides for different dimensional requirements than those shown in the Dimensional and Ratio Standards table depending upon the type of subdivision proposed and the percentage of open space provided. I 76. Subdivisions utilizing,following the conventional design process andproposing private roads are subject to larger setbacks and minimum lot sizes than those listed in the Dimensional and Ratio Standards. Refer to Section 7.8.4 for additional requirements. Refer to Section 7.8.5 for private road standards. g7. The storage of junked or wrecked motor vehicles is prohibited except if the vehicle is stored in an enclosed building that conforms to applicable building code and zoning regulations or if such building is a legal non- conforming use. 13 Staff is recommending the provision be deleted entirely. The district requires a minimum lot area of 10,000 sq.ft.and 'service' by sewer. Existing language is inconsistent with the intent of the district and established minimum lot area. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 3-13