§ 38-1703. Natural features/project design.

(a)

The natural topography, soils and vegetation shall be preserved and utilized, where possible, through the careful location and design of circulation ways, buildings and structures, parking areas, recreation areas, open space and drainage facilities. Designation and use of conservation areas must be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan.

(b) (1) Public access to natural lakes shall be preserved to provide for the maximum use, enjoyment and viewing by the community. Development adjacent to natural lakes must incorporate a perimeter road around the lake. Such development shall be consistent with all county regulations and ordinances, including the conservation ordinance of Orange County, Orange County Code, chapter 15, article X.

(2)

Construction of a principal residential structure shall not be permitted on the lake side of the perimeter road. However, noncommercial boat docks and boat houses may be constructed on the lake side of the perimeter road as accessory structures, as long as both portions of such lots are retained in common ownership (i.e., each portion is owned by the same person or entity at the same time and each such person or entity is vested with the same estate).

(3)

Such boat docks and boat houses may only be used by the residents of the principal structure and their guests and may be constructed before or after the construction of the principal structure. Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of streets adjacent to such lakes. Finally, the provision of a minimum one-quarter (¼) acre recreation area adjacent to the lake shall be required for all sites which are adjacent to a natural lake.

(Ord. No. 93-11, § 14, 4-27-93)