8.4.6 Maximum Density, Minimum Lot Size and Open Space Requirements

   An increase in the number of lots (density bonus) is provided in exchange for the permanent preservation of bonus open space and meeting other design requirements. An increase in the number of lots is achieved by allowing a lower minimum lot size (see Table 8.4-1 below).

 

TABLE 8.4-1: MAXIMUM DENSITY, MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
District	Maximum Allowable Development Density in District	Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.)	Bonus Open Space Required Per Additional Lot (sq. ft.)
R- 40	1.09	15,000	14,816 Bonus
R-20	2.17	10,000	14,816 Bonus

 

Example (continued from 8.4.5 above) :

 

Size of Site	Base Number of Lots	Bonus Open Space	Additional Lots	Actual Gross Density
100 acres	78	8 acres (10% of potential developable area)	24 (30% more)	1.02