(a) Development generally prohibited. Except as provided in subsection (b), new development, including septic systems, structures, roads, parking areas, and other impervious surfaces, is prohibited within the limited activity area.
(b) Exceptions. The prohibition of subsection (a) does not apply to a lot that was legally in existence on December 3, 2001 or that was part of a family conveyance subdivision of land owned by an applicant on October 7, 2003 if the development:
(1) maximizes the distance between the bog and each structure, taking into account the natural features of the site and placement of utilities on the lot;
(2) meets the requirements of § 17-9-208(b);
(3) limits impervious surface to 15% of a lot unless one of the following exceptions applies:
(i) on a lot of one-half acre or less, impervious surfaces may be increased to 25%; or
(ii) on a lot between one-half acre and one acre, impervious surfaces on the lot shall be minimized and the total impervious surface may not exceed the greater of 15% or 5,445 square feet.
(Bill No. 3-05)