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Article 7: Subdivision , Section 7.12: Flexible Developments (1) A density increase is permitted where more than 33% of the total land area in the Flexible Development is set aside as protected open space. The amount of the density increase shall be based on the following standard: (a) For each additional acre of protected open space provided in the Flexible Development, one additional building lot or dwelling unit is permitted. (2) In lieu of providing additional open space in the Flexible Development, the applicant may purchase in fee simple or less than fee (e.g., development rights) land separate from the Flexible Development which is comprised of Primary and/or Secondary Conservation Open Space Areas as defined in Section 7.13.31. The amount of the density increase shall be based on the following standards: (a) For each five acres of Primary Conservation Open Space Area preserved off-site, one additional building lot or dwelling unit is permitted. (b) For each two acres of Secondary Conservation Open Space Area preserved off-site in areas which require a two-acre minimum lot size, one additional building lot or dwelling unit is permitted. (c) For each one acre of Secondary Conservation Open Space Area preserved off-site in areas which require a 40,000 square foot minimum lot size, one additional building lot or dwelling unit is permitted. (3) Land purchased in fee may be dedicated to Orange County. For land pu ased in less than fee, a conservation easement dedicated to Orange Count hall be recorded which restricts the development potential of the land. Location of Open Space Bonus Units Density increases to encourage additional open space are •mited to Flexible :velopments proposed in the following locations: (a) Within Transition Areas as designated in e Land Use Element of the omprehensive Plan. Within such are , the maximum permitted de -ity is 2.5 dwelling units per acr- unless the applicant obtains appro : of a zoning district clas: ication which permits a higher density. (b) Outside of Tra ton Ar-:s but within an area designated for service by a utility provide .s .art of an adopted long-range water and/or sewer extension pl . ithin such areas, the maximum permitted density is 1.3 d - ling un. per acre. (c) Outside of ansition Areas b ithin 3/4 of a mile of an interstate corridor . a major thoroughfare .: ignated as a high occupancy vehick (HOV)/busway route as part • an adopted regional transit plan. Wi 'in such areas, the maximum permit • density is 2.5 dwelling units -r acre. (d) Outside of Transition Areas but within 1/2 mile o : transit station designated as part of an adopted regional transit pla Within such areas, the maximum permitted density is five dwelling u s per acre. Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-63