[Ord. 1996-1, 1/23/1996, § 300]
The purpose of the Open Space Residential-Agricultural District
is to permit, protect, and encourage the continued use of the land
therein for agricultural uses while also permitting residential development
that results in an enhanced living environment through the preservation
of open space. The provisions set forth encourage innovative and livable
housing environments within residential districts through both permanent
dedication of open space and planned reduction of individual lot area
requirements. The overall density remains the same as would be found
in a traditional development.
[Ord. 1996-1, 1/23/1996, § 301]
1. The following objectives shall be considered in the review of any
application for development in an A-Agricultural District.
A. To provide for more environmentally sensitive residential development
by preserving the natural character of open fields, stands of trees,
ponds, streams, hills and similar natural features.
B. To provide a more efficient and aesthetic use of developable land
by allowing developers to reduce lot sizes while maintaining the residential
density required in the underlying zoning district.
C. To assure the permanent preservation of open space, rural lands and
natural resources.
D. To allow a more flexible and cost-effective residential layout and
street design.
E. To minimize potential adverse impacts from new residential development
on adjacent subdivisions and properties devoted to agricultural uses.
[Ord. 1996-1, 1/23/1996, § 302]
The following regulations shall apply to the areas designated
A-Agricultural District on the Zoning Map.
[Ord. 1996-1, 1/23/1996, § 303; as amended by Ord.
2005-12, 12/13/2005, § 1, Part 8]
In the A district, it shall be unlawful to subdivide a parcel of land of 15 acres or greater into parcels, any one of which is less than 15 acres, for residential use, except for development as open space residential development. In addition, open space development may occur on smaller tracts as allowed by §
27-309.
[Ord. 1996-1, 1/23/1996, § 304; as amended by Ord.
2005-12, 12/13/2005, § 1, Parts 6 and 7]
[Ord. 1996-1, 1/23/1996, § 305; as amended by Ord.
2005-12, 12/13/2005, § 1, Part 20]
1. Each lot shall meet front, side and rear setback requirements not less than the depth or width as follows unless noted otherwise on the chart included in §
27-304:
A. Front yard setback: 50 feet.
B. Each side setback: 50 feet. There shall be two side yards except
on corner lots.
C. Rear setback: 50 feet. There shall be a rear yard.
D. Driveway setback: three feet.
E. See additional setback requirements in §
27-1117.
[Ord. 1996-1, 1/23/1996, § 306]
No building shall exceed three stories in height, or 35 feet
unless authorized as a special exception. This restriction shall not
apply to barns and silos used for the farming operations.
[Ord. 1996-1, 1/23/1996, § 307]
Not more than 20% of the lot area shall be occupied by buildings,
and no more than 40% shall be occupied by impervious surface, except
for open space development where no more than 40% of lot area shall
be occupied by buildings, and no more than 60% shall be occupied by
impervious surface.