(A) Purpose. Section 151.085 provides for creative subdivisions. Creative subdivisions allow for greater flexibility in the design and development of subdivisions, in order to produce innovative residential environments, provide for more efficient use of land, protect topographical features and encourage the preservation of common area and open space. These special regulations and exceptions apply only to creative subdivisions.
(B) Site area per unit.
(1) Unless otherwise provided, the site area per unit for a creative subdivision as a whole shall be that of the zoning district in which such subdivision is located. For the purpose of computing site area per unit, the area of public streets and private ways within the subdivision must be excluded. Residential use types may be combined within the creative subdivision provided that the subdivision as a whole complies with the required maximum density of the zoning district.
(2) In the AG or RR Districts, the minimum site area per unit may be reduced by 50% in creative subdivisions.
(C) Perimeter yards.
(1) The required setback for any structure within a creative subdivision from a perimeter public street shall be the required setback for the zoning district.
(2) The required setback for any structure within the subdivision from any property line which forms the boundary of the subdivision shall be at least 20 feet.
(D) Area and yards for individual lots. Minimum lot areas may be reduced by a maximum of 50%. Street side yards may be reduced by a maximum of 25%. Interior and back yards may be reduced by a maximum of 50%, provided a minimum separation often feet shall be established for all residential structures not attached to one another. A creative subdivision must be planned and developed as a common development.
(E) Coverage and landscaping requirements. Individual lots in a creative subdivision may increase maximum building and impervious coverage limitations by 20%.
(Ord. 23-09, passed 8-21-2023)