The following project design requirements apply in the SF RMP district.
(A) Generally, buildings should be clustered in the most accessible, least visually prominent, and most geologically stable portion or portions of the site, consistent with the need for privacy to minimize visual and sound intrusion into each unit’s indoor and outdoor living area from other living areas. Clustering is especially important on open grassy hillsides. A greater dispersal of buildings may be preferable on wooded hillsides to save trees. The prominence of construction can be minimized by such devices as placing buildings so that they will be screened by wooded areas, rock outcroppings and depressions in the topography.
(B) Land to be preserved as open space may be dedicated by fee title to the town or county prior to issuance of any construction permit, or may remain in private ownership with appropriate scenic and/or open space easements in perpetuity; and the town may require reasonable public access to public land across those lands remaining in private ownership.
(C) The town or other designated public jurisdiction will maintain all open space lands accepted in fee title. Where open space lands remain in private ownership with scenic easements, these lands shall be maintained in accordance with the adopted rules of the town and may require the creation of a homeowners’ association or other organization for the maintenance of these private open space lands where appropriate.
(D) Uses in open space areas shall be in accordance with policies of the adopted open space element. Generally, uses shall be compatible with the natural environment. Pedestrian and equestrian access shall be provided where possible and reasonable.
(E) No part of a building shall exceed 35 feet in height above natural grade and no accessory building shall exceed 15 feet in height above natural grade.
(F) Materials and colors shall blend into the natural environment unobtrusively, to the greatest extent possible.
(G) Landscaping shall minimally disturb natural areas, including open areas, and be compatible with native plant settings. Fire protection and minimal water use shall be considered in landscaping plans. The Planning Commission shall have the authority to impose height restrictions on planting materials.
(Prior Code, § 17.60.080) (Ord. 352, passed - -1973)