CHAPTER 1272
OC-1/OC-2 Open Space/Conservation District
   1272.01   Intent.
   1272.02   Conformity to Standards.
   1272.03   Prohibited uses.
   1272.04   Permitted Land Uses.
   1272.05   Density.
   1272.06   Open Space Requirements.
   1272.07   Development Standards.
   1272.08   Street & Improvement Requirements.
   1272.09   Homeowners Associations.
   1272.10   Phased Development.
   1272.11   Procedures.
   1272.12   Site Plan Review Criteria.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Provisions applicable to all “R” Districts - see P. & Z. Ch. 1258
   Accessory buildings in Residence Districts - see P. & Z. 1258.03
   Yard requirements and projections in Residence Districts - see P. & Z. 1258.07, 1258.08
   Fences, walls and hedges in Residence Districts - see P. & Z. 1258.08 
   Off-street parking and loading - see P. & Z. Ch. 1284
   Security lights required - see B. & H. Ch. 1478
1272.01 INTENT.
   The Open Space/Conservation Districts (OC-1, OC-2) are established to encourage and accommodate creative and imaginative Open Space/Conservation Developments that provide for cluster housing and the preservation of open space and natural features in a unified project. In compliance with the following regulations, it is intended that Open Space/Conservation Developments will utilize innovations in the technology of land development that are in the best interests of the City. These regulations are designed to achieve, among others, the following objectives:
   (a)   To allow creativity, variety, and flexibility in design as necessary to implement the goals and objectives set forth in this Chapter.
   (b)   To promote economical and efficient use of land and public services through unified development, especially in areas which contain significant environmental features.
   (c)   To preserve, to the greatest extent possible, the existing landscape features and amenities, and to utilize such features in a harmonious fashion.
   (d)   To permit the flexible spacing of lots and buildings in order to encourage the preservation of the natural features of the site and the provision of recreation areas and green spaces as well as the creation of functional and interesting residential areas.
   (e)   To ensure that the proposed Open Space/Conservation Development occurs in a unified manner in accordance with a site plan prepared by the property owner.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)
1272.02 CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS.
   (a)   Because of the special characteristics related to Open Space/Conservation Development, specific provisions governing the development of land for this purpose are required. Whenever there is a conflict or difference between the provisions of this Chapter and those of other Chapters of this Zoning Code, the provisions set forth in this Chapter shall prevail. Any existing provisions that are not covered by this Chapter shall be governed by the respective provisions found elsewhere in this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)
1272.03 PROHIBITED USES.
   (a)   Boarding House and Rooming House shall not be permitted in an OC-1/OC-2 Open Space/Conservation District.
(Ord. 2014-072. Passed 10-20-14.)
1272.04 PERMITTED LAND USES.
   (a)   The dwelling types that are permitted by right within an Open Space/Conservation District are listed in Schedule 1272.04.
Schedule 1272.04
Permitted Dwelling Types
OC-1/OC-2
(a)   One-family dwelling, detached
P
(b)   Cluster One-family detached dwelling
P
(c)   Two-family dwelling
P
(d)   One-family attached dwelling; with not more than 4 units attached
P
(e)   Accessory Uses, such as community buildings and recreational facilities, detached accessory buildings
P
P =Use permitted by right
 
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)
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