§ 38-1251. Lot coverage.

(a)

The applicant shall propose, and the planning and zoning commission shall recommend, to the county commission, maximum residential density, type of development, maximum height limitations, minimum lot size and living area. Types of residential construction may be intermixed as long as adopted residential densities are compatible and height limitations are not exceeded.

(b)

The maximum coverage of all buildings shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the gross land area.

(c)

The criteria for establishing the residential density and height of structures shall include:

(1)

Compatibility with other zoning districts in the vicinity of subject property and with adopted densities in the county comprehensive policy plan and future land use map.

(2)

The preservation of natural features and environmental assets of the site.

(3)

The adequacy of public roads, utilities, public services and facilities required to serve the development.

(d)

The maximum building height for residential development shall be thirty-five (35) feet. Height in excess of thirty-five (35) feet for residential development shall be requested on the land use plan and subject to approval by the board of county commissioners.

(P & Z Res., art. XXIX, § 10(b)(1); Ord. No. 91-29, § 2(Exh. A), 12-10-91; Ord. No. 98-37, § 18, 12-15-98)