The purpose of this general provision is to establish regulations regarding residential densities which apply in all districts that allow residential uses. (Ord. 1111, 2018)

Studio apartments shall count as one-half of a dwelling unit for purposes of calculating allowable densities. (Ord. 1111, 2018)

Whenever a new residential facility is constructed on any lot upon which there presently exists a residential facility, and such existing facility is to be retained and occupied temporarily pending completion of the new residential structure, the maximum density prescribed for such lot shall be computed upon the basis of the new facility only. However, such existing facility shall be vacated and physically removed within one year after commencement of construction of the new facility unless the existing and new facility together shall conform to said maximum density requirements. (Ord. 1111, 2018)

The minimum residential density may be calculated based on the net acreage (or area) of a parcel. Net area shall be calculated as the gross area of a lot minus: (A) any portion of the lot encumbered with a recorded access easement where that easement is for the use other than by the property owner (pedestrian, bicycle, or driveway easements); (B) public or private roadways dedicated as part of a subdivision approval; (C) recorded open space easements as part of the approval; and/or (D) biological, cultural, or open space resources and associated setbacks. Such a modification to the minimum residential density shall be reviewed and approved by the decision-making body. (Ord. 1116 § 5, 2018)