Foster lower-intensity cluster development while conserving the quality of Monocacy Creek.

Protect environmentally sensitive areas and habitats.

Designate open space for recreational purposes.

Utilize conservation design areas as a transition from higher- to lower-intensity use areas.

The district shall be as shown on the Smart Growth Zoning Districts and Overlay Districts map in Article XXV.

Whenever single-family detached dwellings are built, the tract shall be developed in accordance with the single-family cluster development requirements in Article XXII.

Permitted-by-right uses.

Accessory uses.

The minimum lot area regulations of the underlying zoning district(s) shall be increased by 20% due to the environmental constraints in the Monocacy Creek watershed.

The minimum yard area requirements of the underlying zoning district(s) shall apply.

The height regulations of the underlying zoning district(s) shall apply.

The minimum percent common open space shall be increased by 20% above that set forth in § 275-198B.

Development in the Conservation Design Overlay District shall be consistent with the smart growth principles and key design elements adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update 2004, and included in Article XXV.

The single-family cluster development option in accordance with Article XXII shall be pursued to designate common open space as a key ingredient for conservation design.

Conservation plan.

Streetscape standards.