Edison City Zoning Code
§ 37-11.6
Open Space Density Modification.
[1999 Code § 17.20.060]
In order to preserve and protect natural woodlands and waterways, and further to afford open space area available to future residents and concurrent with residential development in a major subdivision to which both public water and sewer service are to be provided, the lot size of one or more lots may be less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and have a width of lot of less than one hundred (100) feet, but in no event shall any lot be less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet in area and have a width of lot of less than eighty-five (85) feet, if the following conditions and regulations are met:
a.
Plat Map. The subdivider shall submit a plat map showing the development according to the requirements of the R-A district and another plat map showing the development as modified in accordance with this subsection.
b.
Approval. If lands are proposed to be dedicated to the Township or homeowners' association, the Planning Board shall condition final approval upon acceptance of such land by the Township Council or establishment of a homeowners' association, as the case may be.
c.
Dedication. All open space areas of the tract being subdivided shall be dedicated and conveyed by the owner, in fee simple absolute, by a good and sufficient deed.
d.
Application Requirement. All approvals for such major subdivisions as permitted hereunder, together with the standards of dedication and sanitary approval, shall be in accordance with Chapter 36, Subdivisions and Site Plans.
e.
Yard Modification. Yard depths shall be reduced by one (1) foot for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.