4.11.1. Limited reduction permitted. Because lifestyle needs may not be totally dependent on the minimum habitable areas specified the minimum habitable areas may, in the discretion of the board of trustees, be reduced by not more than ten percent in specific developments, but only if the character of those developments will be compatible with nearby developments or neighborhoods containing larger homes.

4.11.2. Qualifying standards. To qualify for a reduction in minimum habitable area of up to ten percent, the single-family lot or multiple-family building must be part of an approved planned unit development of at least five acres, and the board of trustees must find that the development presents a unique residential environment because it conforms to the following standards:

(1)

Use of attractive site design and inclusion of attractive landscaping elements.

(2)

Preservation of mature trees.

(3)

Use of attractive architectural design.

(4)

Use of masonry materials in dwellings:

(a)

For lot sizes of 12,000 square feet and under, at least one third of the exterior features of the house must be masonry;

(b)

For lot sizes of more than 12,000 square feet, at least two-thirds of the exterior features must be of masonry construction.

(5)

Use of outdoor architectural features such as decks and patios.

(Ord. No. 589, § 1, 7-28-87)