(A) Single-family development in the RE, R1, R2, R3 and R4 districts; two-family development in the R2, R3 and R4 districts; and multi-family development in the MF district shall be eligible to apply for development plan approval to request a waiver of development requirements to increase the maximum density of a development in accordance with the following table:
Maximum Density for Single-, Two- and Multi-Family Developments by District Using Density Incentives | ||||||
RE | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | MF | |
Without public water public sewer | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
With public water and public sewer | 3.05 | 3.25 | 4.50 | 5.75 | 7.00 | 12.00 |
(B) Density incentives may be requested pursuant to the aggregate total of units/acre increase specified in the following table:
Issue | Unit/Acre Increase |
Proximity | |
Within 1 mile of an incorporated area and within 1 mile of public water and public sewer utilities with agreement to provide services to the site | 1.00 |
Within 1 mile of a public water and public sewer utilities with agreement to provide services to the site | 0.50 |
Other | 0.00 |
Distance of geometric center to paved road | |
Direct access | 0.25 |
1 mile or less | 0.00 |
Greater than 1 mile | -0.50 |
Distance of geometric center to fire protection facilities* | |
Less than 2 miles | 0.50 |
2 to 5 miles | 0.00 |
Greater than 5 miles | -0.50 |
Distance of geometric center to emergency treatment facilities* | |
Less than 2 miles | 0.50 |
2 to 5 miles | 0.00 |
Greater than 5 miles | -0.50 |
Distance of geometric center to elementary school* | |
Less than 1/2 mile | 0.50 |
1/2 mile to 1 mile | 0.25 |
Greater than 1 mile | 0.00 |
Percent of project site comprised of prime farmland and zoned AG or AF | |
Less than 25% | 0.00 |
25% to 50% | -1.25 |
Greater than 50% | -2.50 |
*In the case of new fire protection facilities, emergency treatment facilities and elementary schools, incentives are granted upon agreement to utilize by service provider. | |
(C) The APC may approve a development plan and thereby grant a waiver to increase maximum density in compliance with this section only upon finding that:
(1) The proposed density is no greater than 0.50 dwelling units per acre of an adjacent residential development (if any).
(2) The proposed density is no greater than 2.0 dwelling units per acre of a residential development located within 660 feet of the boundary of the property included in the development plan (if any).
(3) If the geographic center of the subject property included in the development plan is located within two miles of an incorporated area, all water or sewer installations shall be designed and installed at least to the standards and specifications as permitted by law of an incorporated area if within two miles of the development.
(4) In the case of new fire protection facilities, applicant has obtained a binding, written agreement from the applicable service provider.
(5) In the case of emergency treatment facilities, applicant has obtained a binding, written agreement from the service provider.
(6) In the case of elementary schools, applicant has obtained a written agreement from the service provider to utilize.
(7) Required bufferyards are increased by one letter level for each one unit per acre, or part thereof, of increase in maximum density proposed to insure compatibility with surrounding development.
(D) All findings specified above for the approval of a development plan for single-, two- and multi-family density bonuses shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Chairperson and the Director of the APC and retained as a part of the permanent record of the determination.
(Ord. 98-25, passed 12-21-1998; Am. Ord. 2001-5, passed 1-2-2001)