1.

Applicability of Regulations. This Conservation Subdivision option is available in all residential zoning districts as a use by right. Applicant shall comply with all other provisions of the zoning code and all other applicable laws, except those that are incompatible with the provisions contained herein.

2.

Ownership of Development Site. The tract of land to be subdivided may be held in single and separate ownership or in multiple ownership. If held in multiple ownership, however, the site shall be developed according to a single plan with common authority and common responsibility.

3.

Housing Density. Overall density of the site may exceed the underlying zoning district, provided that it does not exceed six units to the acre and that lot sizes vary in accordance with Section 723 C.5.a.(iii) below.

4.

Housing Density Determination. The maximum number of lots in the Conservation Subdivision shall be determined by the following method:

a.

Calculation: The maximum number of lots is determined by dividing the area of the tract of land by the minimum lot size specified in the underlying zoning. In making this calculation, the following shall not be included in the total area of the parcel:

i.

Slopes over 25 percent of at least 5,000 square feet contiguous area;

ii.

The 100-year floodplain;

iii.

Bodies of open water over 5,000 square feet contiguous area;

iv.

Wetlands that meet the definition of the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to the Clean Water Act; or

v.

Anticipated right-of-way needs for roads and utilities.

5.

Development Standards.

a.

To encourage conservation and the use of this district, design standards offer maximum flexibility, requiring only that:

i.

Lot sizes along the perimeter of the overall development are not smaller than 20 percent of the average size of lots in adjacent, existing residential lots;

ii.

Single family detached and townhome separation comply with building code footing distances; and

iii.

A variety of lot sizes and residential types occur within the subdivision development, responding to the natural configurations on the site.

b.

Waivers to parking standards, such as the provision for shared residential parking facilities, and other standards such as curb and pavement materials may be proposed on a site plan and application for consideration and approval by the public works director, provided they demonstrate how these variations meet the conservation purpose of this zoning district as defined herein. Such requests to vary from development standards must be explicit and cite the applicable code section.

6.

100-year Floodplain.No permanent structure shall be constructed within the boundary of the 100-year floodplain unless the structure meets minimum floodplain ordinance requirements as established in Chapter 50, Floods, of the Griffin Code of Ordinances.