An applicant who develops under the Green Zone standards shall first demonstrate that the following criteria will be met:
A. Recognizable benefits. The
shall result in a
to the ultimate users of the project and to the community, with the result being a higher quality of
than could be achieved under conventional zoning.
B. Compliance with the green zone principles. The
shall comply with the Green Zone principles, as summarized in the statement of purpose and described further herein.
C. Minimum size.
The minimum size of a nonresidential or mixed use
in the Green Zone shall be 20 acres of contiguous, developable land. However, the
, upon recommendation from the
, may permit a smaller
if: 1) The project has unique characteristics or benefits; and/or 2) The
in question has unique characteristics that significantly impact
, such as unusual topography, tree stands,
, poor soil conditions on portions of the
, water courses, unusual shape or proportions, or utility
that cross the
.
A
in existence on the date of adoption of the Green Zone
District, that is less than 20 acres in size, may be developed in accordance with the zoning in place prior to being zoned Green Zone. However, if the
is combined with one or more other
so that the total size exceeds 20 acres, then the new larger
shall be subject to the Green Zone regulations.
D. Compatibility with the
. A proposed Green Zone
shall not have an adverse impact upon the
for the
.
E. Preservation of natural features. The proposed
shall preserve distinctive natural features on the site to the maximum extent feasible, such as, but not limited to: woodlands,
, rolling topography, and natural drainage courses.
F. Use of public services. The type and
of the proposed
shall not result in an unreasonable increase in the use of public services (such a police and fire protection), public facilities, and utilities.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)