(a) The following density standards apply to all Zoning Districts:
(1) Land donated for a public facility may be counted as part of the Net Buildable Land Area when calculating the density of a development.
(2) Density Bonuses. To encourage better design practices in developments, the City Planning Commission shall allow the density bonuses listed below when the specified criteria are satisfied. Such density bonuses may be used to increase the Maximum Density of a development as specified herein for the underlying Zoning District:
A. Open Space. For every five percent (5%) of the total usable land that is provided as Open Space above the minimum required Open Space, one (1) Dwelling Unit per acre density bonus may be added, up to two (2) additional Dwelling Units per acre. This density bonus is subject to the provision that the additional Open Space shall be located outside of Flood Plains and wetlands;
B. Public Park. If a public park, versus a private park, is provided as part of a development project, a density bonus of one (1) Dwelling Unit per acre may be applied; and
C. Best Management Practices (BMPs). If in the opinion of the City Engineer/Planning Director or designee a development substantially exceeds the minimum requirements of City’s Stormwater Management Control Standards of the Martinsburg Stormwater Management Ordinance, a density bonus of one (1) Dwelling Unit per acre may be applied, provided that the development will continue to substantially exceed the minimum requirements.
(Ord. 2021-07. Passed 7-21-21.)