11-1-4: CLUSTER BONUS/AGRICULTURE PRESERVATION INCENTIVE SUBDIVISION:
The cluster bonus/agriculture preservation incentive subdivision is hereby created to promote the retention of agricultural land and operations in Eastern Summit County. It is specifically intended to assist those actively engaged in farming and ranching and to increase opportunities for residents and local workers to live in Eastern Summit County. A density bonus shall be awarded to property owners within the agriculture protection (AP) zone district only if it results in the preservation of actively used agricultural lands. The cluster bonus/agriculture preservation subdivision shall be applicable for legally created lots/parcels in the AP zone district, which constitute the heaviest concentration of agricultural enterprises and is located within the primary county infrastructure and service area. Chapter 4 of this title defines the procedures related to the cluster bonus/agriculture preservation subdivision. (Ord. 708, 12-10-2008)