§ 6.01.02. Schedule of Residential Density and Open Space Regulations for Affordable Housing and Developments

District	Maximum Gross Density	Minimum Open Space	Minimum SiteArea	Minimum Lot Area
AM	.05	.92	80 ac.	43,560
	.05	.97	80 ac.	7,000
A	.10	.85	40 ac.	43,560
	.10	.94	40 ac.	7,000
AR	.20	.40	20 ac.	43,560
	.20	.70	20 ac.	7,000
AS-0.4	.40	.35	15 ac.	43,560
	.40	.50	15 ac.	7,000
AS-1	1.00	.30	10 ac.	7,000
ASC-1	1.00	.30	10 ac.	7,000
RSC-2	2.00	.30	5 ac.	5,000
RSC-3	3.00	.30	5 ac.	5,000
RSC-4	4.00	.25	2 ac.	3,600
RSC-6	6.00	.20	1 ac.	2,400
RSC-9	9.00	.20	1 ac.	2,000
RSC-10	10.00	.20	1 ac.	2,000
RMC-6	6.00	.20	1 ac.	2,400
RMC-9	9.00	.20	1 ac.	2,000

 

The type of wastewater treatment facility used shall be required pursuant to 6.01.06 of the Land Development Code.

The Table in this Section is established to allow smaller lot sizes and, thus, a potentially greater number of residential units for developments which seek to promote affordable housing. The following is an example of how the Table works.

For a ten-acre tract zoned RSC-6, the maximum density permitted is six dwelling units per acre. The maximum number of 7,000 square foot lots for the ten-acre parcel would realistically be approximately 50 units, given internal streets, drainage facilities and other required site improvements. If a developer desired to maximize the development of the site while providing affordable housing units, then by using the Table above, 2,400 square foot lots would be permitted in the RSC-6 district allowing for the maximum 60 lots on the ten-acre parcel to be accomplished. This example assumes the necessary site specific infrastructure improvements are in place.

These developments are exempt from the minimum standards in 6.01.01, Schedule of Residential Area, Height, Bulk and Placement Regulations. The developer may use any dwelling unit type in accordance with the criteria established in Section 6.11.06 (Affordable Housing Development).

(Ord. No. 02-13, § 2, 8-1-02; Ord. No. 09-53, Item L, 6-11-09, eff. 10-1-09)