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   59-C-7.53. Density of residential development.
   (a)   The residential density in the mixed use planned development zone should be compatible with the residential density recommendations contained in the applicable master or sector plan. The maximum residential density shall not exceed 44 dwelling units per acre for residential areas shown on the concept or development plans. Where residential development is proposed to be located within a proposed commercial/industrial area, the maximum residential density for such areas shall not exceed 75 dwelling units per acre.
   (b)   The district council shall determine whether the density applied for is appropriate, taking into consideration and being guided by the area master or sector plan, the purposes of the mixed use planned development zone, the requirement to provide moderately priced dwelling units in accordance with chapter 25A of this Code, as amended, and such county housing policies as may be relevant.
   (c)   The density of development must be based on the area shown for residential use on the applicable master or sector plan and should be compatible with the density recommended on such plan; except that the maximum density permitted may be increased by one dwelling unit for each moderately priced dwelling unit included in the development plan in accordance with chapter 25A of this Code, as amended, provided that the total increase does not exceed 22 percent of the total number of units recommended on the appropriate master or sector plan.