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8 <br /> FRAMEWORK CHART <br /> Standard Statutory Limit Special Legislation or Special Considerations Orange County <br /> Density Bonus Set density restrictions by zoning district or SL 1991-246 Offers affordable housing density bonus <br /> by overlay(e.g. watershed) Allows for>25% increase in density if (UDO 6.18); Restricts density in water <br /> developer agrees to 1) rent 40%of units to supply watershed through impervious <br /> those at<60% median income, 2) rent 20% surface limitations; <br /> of units to those at<50% median, 3) sell 2 <br /> or more units to<80%, or 4) donate land. <br /> Fee Assess user fees for regulatory services Fee reimbursements possible for affordable $1,500+ rezoning <br /> Reduction or provided such fees are reasonable. housing under 157-9 and 153A-376(b) <br /> Waiver Prohibited from charging different rates to (160D-1311). $3,000+Conditional Zoning <br /> similarly situated customers. <br /> Major Subdivision $2,500 ($310+concept <br /> plan, $1,600 Preliminary, $500 final) <br /> Fast-Track Set a maximum time for review or set Earliest approval for major subdivision <br /> Permitting separate review procedures. submitted on 1/3/20 would be 5/5/20 with <br /> >dozen intermediary deadlines. <br /> Relaxed Modifiable standards include setbacks, Greater density can trigger other threshold Restrictions in place by the Rural Buffer <br /> Development minimum lot size, parking, etc. requirements such as minimum lot size. A (JPA), impervious surface (Watersheds), and <br /> Standards modification of lot size would need to be open space requirements; no allowance for <br /> objective or be reviewed with subjective increased density. <br /> guidance by a quasi judicial body. <br /> Miscellaneous Development Agreements likely could Payment in lieu would likely require special <br /> Development include affordable housing provisions. legislation. <br /> Payment in lieu (similar to recreation). <br />