(a) Forest clearing for lots created before December 1, 1985.
(1) Lots one-half acre or less. Forest clearing on lots in the LDA and RCA that are one-half acre or less in size and that were in existence on or before December 1, 1985 shall be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate a house or other structure, initial septic system, driveway, and reasonable amount of yard or required parking, but the clearing may not exceed 6,534 square feet.
(2) Lots greater than one-half acre. Forest clearing on lots in the LDA and RCA greater than one-half acre in size that were in existence on or before December 1, 1985, shall be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate a house or other structure, initial septic system, driveway, and reasonable amount of yard or required parking and may not exceed 20% of the forest, except that the Office of Planning and Zoning may approve clearing up to 30% for the installation of a required septic system. Clearing above 30% requires a variance.
(b) Developed woodland clearing for lots created before December 1, 1985.
(1) Lots one-half acre or less. Developed woodland clearing on lots in the LDA and RCA that are one-half acre or less in size and that were in existence on or before December 1, 1985, shall be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate a house or other structure, initial septic system, driveway, and reasonable amount of yard or required parking.
(2) Lots greater than one-half acre up to one acre. Developed woodland clearing on lots in the LDA and RCA that are greater than one-half acre and up to one acre in size that were in existence on or before December 1, 1985 shall be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate a house or other structure, initial septic system, driveway, and reasonable amount of yard or required parking, and may not exceed 30% without a modification by the Planning and Zoning Officer.
(3) Lots greater than one acre. Developed woodland clearing on lots in the LDA and RCA greater than one acre in size that were in existence on or before December 1, 1985, shall be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate a house or other structure, initial septic system, driveway, and reasonable amount of yard or required parking, and may not exceed 30% without a variance.
(c) Clearing for subdivisions created after December 1, 1985. Clearing on subdivisions in the LDA and RCA created after December 1, 1985 may not exceed 30% of the forest or developed woodland, except by approval of a variance.
(Bill No. 3-05; Bill No. 93-12)