The total population of any development shall be determined by a summation of all population factors for each proposed dwelling unit in the subdivision, development, or lot split. The population factor for each dwelling shall be as follows:
Dwelling Type | Population Factor |
Single-family | 3.6 per unit |
Two Family/ Multifamily | 2.6 per unit |
Total population shall be determined by multiplying the population per unit by the total number of units proposed.
The Planning Commission may permit minor deviations from open space standards when it determines that the objectives underlying these standards can be met without strict adherence to them; and/or because of peculiarities in the tract of land or facilities proposed, it would be unreasonable to require strict adherence to these standards. The Planning Commission may modify the requirements of this Section when the developer can show to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission that the development will house a population per household substantially lower than those established in this Chapter, or that there are special characteristics of the development which justify modification of the requirements can be reasonably expected to continue for the life of the project.
The amount of land to be dedicated by a subdivider, builder or developer shall be determined in accordance with the following formula:
Acres of land for dedication = total population x .01
If the amount of land required for dedication is less than three acres, and that area could not be added to an adjoining, continuous existing park, open space, or recreational area, no such dedication of land shall be deemed acceptable by the Planning Commission. In this situation, the requirements shall be fulfilled only by payment of a fee in lieu of land dedication.