§ 90-1037. Density zoning requirements.

Within the R-2 and R-3 residential districts, it shall be permissible to reduce the required lot sizes for single-family detached houses, provided that:

(1)

The subdivision within which such lot reduction is to be applied shall contain a minimum of 100 lots.

(2)

The reduction in lot size shall not exceed 50 percent of the lot size which would be required by the zoning district of size provisions, but in no instance shall the reduced lots be less than 7,000 square feet.

(3)

The lots for which a reduction in size is requested be used only for single-family houses.

(4)

The side yard, right-of-way setback and rear yard requirements shall be as set forth by the board of zoning appeals upon application for a variance from those required by existing provisions. Such yard requirements as determined by the board of zoning appeals shall be uniformly applied.

(5)

The number of lots permitted due to a reduction in lot size shall not exceed those permitted under conventional practice, taking into account any land upon which lots could not be platted.

(6)

There shall be available both central water and sewage disposal facilities.

(7)

Any lot within the development shall be at least 350 feet from any parcel currently zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3 residential.

(8)

The land not utilized for home sites as a result of any lot reduction shall be dedicated for open space and recreational use with provisions made to ensure maintenance of these lands. A minimum of 25 percent of this land is to be utilized for recreational purposes.

(9)

Any request made under this section shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission and board of supervisors following a public hearing by both bodies prior to approval by the zoning administrator.

(Code 1988, § 17-402)

(Code 1988, § 17-402)