A. The design of a Conservation Development shall follow the design process specified in Appendix C - Conservation Development Design Process. As a guide in designing Conservation Developments, applicants are encouraged to review the provisions of the Rhode Island Conservation Development Manual, RIDEM, June 2003 (as amended), in the preparation of plans. The maps illustrated in this manual provide graphic examples of what is required of applicants.
B. Applicants shall demonstrate to the Planning Board that this design process was considered in determining the layout of proposed streets, building locations, and open space by submitting the following items:
(Minor and Major Subdivision/Land Development Projects)
MINOR SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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Step | Required Item | Stage at which item must be submitted | ||
Pre-application | Preliminary Plan | Final Plan | ||
MINOR SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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Step | Required Item | Stage at which item must be submitted | ||
Pre-application | Preliminary Plan | Final Plan | ||
1. Understanding the Site | Site Analysis Maps | T | T | |
2. Evaluate Site Context | Site Context Map | T | T | |
3. Designate Potential Conservation Areas | Potential Conservation Areas | T | T | |
4. Determine Maximum Number of Units | Yield formula calculation | T | ||
5. Locate Development Areas | Sketch Plan | T | ||
6. Locate Building Sites | Site Plan | T | T | |
7. Lay out Streets, Trails, and Other Infrastructure | Infrastructure & Utilities Plan | T | T | |
8. Design and Program Open Space | Open Space Plan | T | T | |
9. Draw in Lot Lines | Site Plan | T | T | |
10. Establish Ownership and Management of Open Space | Open Space Management Plan | T | T | |
MAJOR SUBDIVISION/ LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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Step | Required Item | Stage at which item must be submitted
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Pre-application | Master Plan | Preliminary Plan | Final Plan
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MAJOR SUBDIVISION/ LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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Step | Required Item | Stage at which item must be submitted
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Pre-application | Master Plan | Preliminary Plan | Final Plan
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1. Understanding the Site | Site Analysis Maps | T | T | ||
2. Evaluate Site Context | Site Context Map | T | T | ||
3. Designate Potential Conservation Areas | Potential Conservation Areas | T | T | T | |
4. Determine Maximum Number of Units | Yield formula calculation | T | |||
5. Locate Development Areas | Sketch Plan | T | T | ||
6. Locate Building Sites | Site Plan | T | T | T | |
7. Lay out Streets, Trails, and Other Infrastructure | Infrastructure & Utilities Plan | T | T | ||
8. Design and Program Open Space | Open Space Plan | T | T | ||
9. Draw in Lot Lines | Site Plan | T | T | ||
10. Establish Ownership and Management of Open Space | Open Space Management Plan | T | T | ||