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Article 7: Subdivisions <br /> Section 7.12: Flexible Developments <br /> <br /> <br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-61 <br /> <br />Density increases to encourage additional open space are limited to Flexible <br />Developments proposed in the following locations: <br />(a) Within Transition Areas as designated in the Land Use Element of the <br />Comprehensive Plan. Within such areas, the maximum permitted density <br />is 2.5 dwelling units per acre unless the applicant obtains approval of a <br />zoning district classification which permits a higher density. <br />(b) Outside of Transition Areas but within an area designated for service by <br />a utility provider as part of an adopted long-range water and/or sewer <br />extension plan. Within such areas, the maximum permitted density is 1.3 <br />dwelling units per acre. <br />(c) Outside of Transition Areas but within 3/4 of a mile of an interstate <br />corridor or a major thoroughfare designated as a high occupancy vehicle <br />(HOV)/busway route as part of an adopted regional transit plan. Within <br />such areas, the maximum permitted density is 2.5 dwelling units per <br />acre. <br />(d) Outside of Transition Areas but within 1/2 mile of a transit station <br />designated as part of an adopted regional transit plan. Within such <br />areas, the maximum permitted density is five dwelling units per acre. <br />Within these locations, public water and sewer service may be extended, <br />provided the applicant can demonstrate that such service is necessary to serve <br />the density increases achieved through the use of the bonus option(s) described <br />above. <br />7.12.11 Additional Submittal Requirements <br />In addition to the requirements outlined in Article 2 regarding Major Subdivision Preliminary Plats <br />or Minor Subdivision Final Plats, applications must: <br />(A) Identify the development as a Flexible Development Subdivision. <br />(B) A precise description of the extent to which the proposed modifications depart from the <br />standard requirements of the applicable zoning district and the reasons for such <br />departures. <br />(C) The location, type, and area of the Common Open Space, as well as the amount and <br />function of the Common Open Space in terms of densities and dwelling types proposed.61 <br />(D)(B) Include a wW ritten site analysis accompanied by an illustrative site map, which identifies <br />the following: <br />(1) Slopes 7½ - 15%, <br />(2) Slopes 15% and greater, <br />(3) Existing vegetation, <br />(4) Significant stands of trees, <br />(5) Significant examples of a particular species of tree occurring in a native stand <br />and specimen trees, <br />(6) Drainage and waterways, <br />(7) Special flood hazard areas, <br />(8) Significant rock outcroppings, <br />(9) Significant scenic vistas, <br />(10) Soils with limitations for on-site wastewater systems and building development, <br /> <br />61 Text revised/removed to reflect November 21, 2016 Quarterly Public Hearing Language. <br /> 94