§ 38-607. Density credit.

A density credit of one (1) unit per acre above the four (4) units per acre may be allowed once all of the following performance standards are met:

(1)

Minimum living area shall be at least one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet.

(2)

Each lot shall be provided with two (2) shade trees as defined in section 21-5 of this Code, with a minimum D.B.H. of three and one-half (3½) inches. Existing shade trees on the site may apply toward this requirement.

(3)

Provide within the subdivision an area equal to two (2) lots, to be used by the residents of the subdivision. The recreation tract shall be owned and maintained by the homeowners' association. Alternatively, a contribution may be paid into a county parks and recreation department parks fund. The contribution is to be equal to the value of two (2) unimproved lots in the subdivision. Contribution into the fund in lieu of providing the recreation tract is subject to approval by the parks and recreation department and the board of county commissioners.

(4)

Offer to contribute to the county school board a location on the site for the pick-up and drop-off of school children. The pick-up/drop-off site shall meet the requirements of the school board, and such contribution is subject to acceptance by the school board. Written confirmation of acceptance or denial of the contribution by the school board is required. If the contribution is accepted by the school board, the pick-up/drop-off site shall be depicted on the R-L-D development plan.

(Ord. No. 97-03, § 14, 2-25-97)