A.         When laying out lots in accordance with the Four-Step Process set forth in section 174-302(D) of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, there shall be no disturbance of Primary Conservation Areas.

B.         All new dwellings shall meet the following setback requirements from off-site features:

1.   From all external road rights-of-way - 100 feet

2.   From all other tract boundaries - 50 feet

3.   From cropland or pasture land - 100 feet

4.   From active recreation areas such as courts or playing fields (not including tot-lots) - 150 feet

C.         Views of houselots from exterior roads and ABUTTING properties shall be minimized by the use of changes in topography, existing vegetation, or buffering.

D.         Houselots shall generally be accessed from interior streets, rather than from roads bordering the tract.

E.         In subdivisions using the Cluster Option, 50% of the lots shall abut or be across a street from greenway land.

 

Last Updated on September 29, 2008
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