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Objectives <br />Preservation Objectives Development Objectives <br />Preserve "primary conservation • Provide the same amount of units on <br />areas," including: the site as permitted under current <br />- floodplains zoning regulations. This is where <br />- wetlands the term "density- neutral" is derived. <br />- steep slopes. <br />These areas are unbuildable. Provide a range of housing types and <br />densities. <br />Preserve 50% of the remaining <br />buildable land for open space. <br />Protect "secondary conservation <br />areas," including: <br />- lowland hardwood forests <br />small tributaries <br />- unsuitable soils for septic systems <br />- historic areas <br />• Reduce engineering, construction, <br />and maintenance costs by <br />implementing environmental <br />protection measures. <br />• Consider a combination of sewage <br />disposal and water supply <br />alternatives based on the unique <br />features of each neighborhood. <br />• Provide every household views of <br />natural open space. Carefully consider site topography in <br />the siting of roads. <br />• Provide social and/or recreational <br />open space within walking distance <br />of each household. <br />• Provide vegetative buffers between <br />neighborhoods. <br />• Protect the character of the <br />surrounding area. <br />Design Process <br />The design process for a density - neutral development consists of a "yield" analysis from which <br />the site design is based. The yield plan involves calculating the total number of lots permitted by <br />existing zoning. For the Stoney Creek area, the yield was calculated using the county average of <br />1.85 acre lots. The design process follows four - steps: <br />Stoney Creek Basin Area Plan, page? <br />