(A) In any single-family residential subdivision in zones indicated below, a developer may create lots that are smaller than those required by § 152.280 if such developer complies with the provisions of this section and if the lots so created are not smaller than the minimums set forth in the following table:
Zone | Minimum Square Feet |
R-15A | 11,250* |
R-15 | 11,250 |
R-20 | 15,000 |
R-30A | 20,000 |
R-30 | 20,000 |
Note to table: *residential only | |
(B) The intent of this section is to authorize the developer to decrease lot sizes and leave the land “saved” by so doing as usable open space, thereby lowering development costs and increasing the amenity of the project without increasing the density beyond what would be permissible if the land were subdivided into the size of lots required by § 152.280.
(C) The amount of usable open space that must be set aside shall be determined by:
(1) Subtracting from the standard square footage requirement (as set forth in § 152.280) the amount of square footage of each lot that is smaller than that standard; and
(2) Adding together the results obtained in division (C)(1) above for each lot.
(D) The provisions of this section may only be used if the usable open space set aside in a subdivision comprises at least 10,000 square feet of space that satisfies the definition of usable open space set forth in § 152.302 and if such usable open space is otherwise in compliance with the provisions of §§ 152.300 through 152.306.
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001) Penalty, see § 152.999