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Article 7: Subdivision Section 7.12: Flexible Developments (b) When lots and access streets are laid out, they shall be located in such a way that avoids or at least minimizes impacts on both Primary and Secondary Conservation Open Space Areas. (c) To the greatest extent practical, wetland crossings and streets traversing slopes over 15% shall be strongly discouraged unless such streets link one buildable portion of a site with another and no other means of access is available. (4) Drawing in the Lot Lines a) Lot lines shall be drawn around potenti. -. se sites. (b) ..• of must contain a b . :.• e area of sufficient size to accommo•. . . ..-• e-family detached dwelling and customary acces • . •ses, in .;.••, but not limited to, storage buildings and :.rages, patios and decks, . • and driveways. (c) Individual wells and septic systems, where -- e are to be provided, may be located within the undivided conservation la . . sufficient space is not available on the lots. 7,14,87.12.9 Evaluation Criteria (A) Generally (1) All open space planning shall show consideration of the specific physical characteristics of the land parcel being developed, meet open space design goals, and adhere to the three fundamental land characteristics of open space as set forth in Section 7.13.3(B)(5).7.12.4. (2) At any given site, the types of resources may vary widely in character(e.g., a natural area compared to a historic site) and each type of resource ma ave areas of greater or lesser significance (e.g., a notable example of to vernacular building traditions compared to a much altered older .me). Priorities for conserving such resources should therefore be based upo• a thorough site analysis and an understanding of what is more special, u ..ue, noteworthy, environmentally sensitive, and/or historic as compared iith other similar features different types of resources. (3) In ev. ating the layout of lots and open space e criteria in (B)through (G) below wi se considered as indicating desk' appropriate to the site's features and meeting ge intent of the Flexible D-ielopment standards. (4) Whereas diversity : d originality in it layout are encouraged, it is recognized that not all objectives •.y be a -ieved on a given site. Each applicant must therefore to achieve the b- •ossible relationship between development and preservation objectives. (B) Criteria Applicable to all F - ible Develo• • ent Projects The following criteria a.. y to all Flexible Develo•• ent projects: (1) The shap- .nd placement of open space sha • eet the following: (a) Be reasonably contiguous; (b) Be coherently configured; (c) Shall abut existing or potential open space on adjac-• properties; (d) Be supportive of stated open space goals; (e) Should not be overly fragmented as to minimize edges; and Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-60