The RDOD Zone is intended to establish areas of the county where recreational dwellings may be allowed with customized zoning requirements in order to permit recreational, seasonal dwellings. The RDOD is intended to be utilized only where the General Plan’s future land use map allows recreational uses. The following requirements shall apply to the establishment of any RDOD Zone.
(A) Each RDOD shall be at least 100 acres in size.
(B) Each RDOD shall dedicate a minimum of 50% of the gross acreage of the project in perpetual open space. Each RDOD application shall submit an open space management and maintenance plan.
(C) A view shed analysis of any proposed dwelling units and access roads visual impact to the adjacent properties and public roads shall be provided to determine if the visual impact to the surrounding property is minimized to the fullest extent possible. View shed requirements shall be (see Figure 155.286-1 below):
(1) No ridgeline development;
(2) Development shall not project into skyline as viewed from major roadways;
(3) Hillside shall use natural colors that minimize visibility through building colors and landscapes; and
(4) All lighting shall be full cut-off and not impact view shed.
Figure 155.286-1: View shed requirements. DAT 2008 |
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(D) To establish an RDOD Zone, an application shall be submitted for a text and zoning map amendment as provided in this chapter:
(1) Proposed legal description for the subject property; and
(2) Proposed zone text which shall include:
(a) Permitted, conditional and accessory uses; and
(b) A conceptual land use plan which shows the following:
1. Location of proposed uses;
2. Access roads; and
3. Location, arrangement and configuration of open space.
(E) In considering a petition for an RDOD Zone, the proposed zone text and zoning map amendments may be modified by the county to meet the intent of this chapter and may include regulations and standards other than those proposed by the applicant.
(F) A proposed RDOD text and zoning map amendment and schematic development plan shall be approved only if, in the opinion of the County Commission, development proposed on the property will:
(1) Conform to applicable provisions of the county’s General Plan;
(2) Conform to applicable provisions of this chapter and this code;
(3) Better preserve the property and neighborhood by integrated planning and design than would be possible under other zoning regulations of this chapter; and
(4) Establish that development of the property will contribute positively to the county’s long-term economic stability.
(Prior Code, § 8-5L-2) (Ord. 18-13, passed 8-7-2018)