The area of resources designated in this section shall be protected as indicated in table 8-4-2-2, "Resource Protection Standards", of this section.
A. Site Plan Requirements: The site plan shall designate the areas and acreages of each resource listed in table 8-4-2-2, "Resource Protection Standards", of this section. The area to be protected shall meet the open space requirements for each resource category. The site plan shall include a table that enumerates the following:
1. The total acreage of each designated resource area on the site.
2. The protected acreage for each resource.
3. The acreage for each resource that is permitted to be disturbed.
4. The acreage for each resource that will be disturbed when the project is completed.
B. Protecting Resources: Protected areas shall be designated on the plan as common open space. The county board may also permit a conservation easement on properties intended for development as long as the minimum area requirements for residential lots are met outside the easement.
C. Overlapping Resources: It is likely that resource areas will overlap. In these cases, the area of the most restrictive resource (that with the highest open space ratio) shall be used.
Resource | Required Open Space Ratio | |
Agricultural (A) District | All Other Districts | |
Wetlands | 1 | 1 |
Steep slopes (10 to 20%) | 0.25 | 0.5 |
Steep slopes (greater than 20%) | 0.6 | 0.8 |
Riparian woodland or mature trees | 0.25 | 0.5 |
(Ord. 10-001, 1-12-2010)