The purposes of open space residential development
are to:
A. Protect open space, agricultural and forestry land,
wildlife habitat and corridors, wetlands and water resources, and
historical and archeological resources;
B. Encourage creative, environmentally sensitive design
in residential developments;
C. Encourage a more efficient form of development that
consumes less open land and respects existing topography and natural
features better than a conventional or grid subdivision; and
D. Provide a variety of housing choices.
A subdivision plan is not required for an open
space residential development, but an applicant who proposes a subdivision
plan for an open space residential development shall submit the same
to the Community Planning Commission in accordance with the Rules
and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land following approval
of an open space residential development special permit.
If any portion of this bylaw is declared to
be invalid, the remainder shall continue to be in full force and effect.