Purpose. The "AR" District is designed in response to existing agricultural uses and lands, and in recognition of soil suitability for on-site septic disposal systems. Single-family detached dwellings are principal permitted uses in this district, along with farm, public and quasi-public uses. The primary goal of the "AR" District is to preserve farmland and open space by permitting and encouraging Conservation Residential Cluster Subdivisions and Density Transfer.

Permitted Uses. The permitted uses pertaining to the "AR" Agriculture and Rural Density Residential are provided on Schedule A Residential Districts — Permitted Principal, Conditional and Accessory Uses except as modified or supplemented by this section.

Area and Yard Requirements. The area and yard requirements pertaining to all permitted uses in the "AR" District are provided on Schedule C Area and Yard Requirements for Zone Districts[1] except as modified or supplemented by this section.

Minimum Gross Floor Area. Single-family detached dwellings - 1,000 square feet unless provided as affordable housing units.