HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD-1999-013 Ordinance Amending Article 22 Flexible Development and Open Space Definitions z
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 22 DEFINITIONS
TO DEFINE FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND OPEN SPACE
IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH PROVISIONS OF SECTION IV-B-10 OF THE SUBDIVISION
AND
TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE DEFININTION OF OPEN SPACE USED FOR LAND USE INTENSITY
CALCULATIONS REQUIRED FOR ZONING APPLICATIONS AND OPEN SPACE APPLICABLE TO
FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISIONS.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ORANGE COUNTY ORDAINS:
ARTICLE 22 DEFINITIONS is amended by changing the definitions of flexible
development and open space to read as follows:
FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT -A subdivision in which greater flexibility and
design creativity is encouraged and allowed to preserve agricultural and
forestry lands, natural and cultural features, and rural community
character that might otherwise be lost through conventional development
approaches. At least one-third (33%) of the land within a Flexible
Development subdivision must be set aside as open space which may be
preserved through:
(a) An "estate lot" approach where all land is subdivided into lots four (4)
acres or greater in size, building lot area including setbacks are
established on 50% of each lot, and the land area outside such area
is preserved as open space provided that front and side yard setback
areas shall not be counted toward meeting the minimum open space
requirement except as specified by provisions of Article IV-13-10,
Section D.1; or
(b) A "conservation-cluster" approach where lot sizes are reduced and
the land saved through such reductions is preserved as open space
on separate lots owned and maintained through a homeowners
association, a non-profit land conservancy or unit of state of local
government; or
(c) A "village" or modified cluster approach where dwelling units are
clustered around a village green and supporting shops, and the village
is surrounded by open space; or
(d) Some combination of the above
Open Space — (flexible development) "Primary Conservation Areas" and "Secondary
Conservation Areas", as defined in Section IV-B-10, C.2 of the Orange County
Subdivision Regulations, which are preserved through conservation easements or other
restrictions in a flexible development subdivision.
Open Space — (land use intensity) 1) Open space is the total horizontal area of
uncovered open space plus half the total horizontal area of covered open space subject
to limitations set forth below. 2) Uncovered open space is total gross residential land
area not covered by buildings, plus open exterior balconies and roof areas improved as
recreation space. 3) Covered open space is usable open space closed to the sky, but
having two clear unobstructed open or partially open sides. Partially open sides is to be
construed as fifty percent or more. Examples of covered space are covered balconies,
covered portions of improved roof areas, or space under buildings supported on
columns or posts or cantilevered. The square footage countable as covered open space
shall not exceed the square footage of the open space sides.
AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD
ON OCTOBER 13, 1999, UPON MOTION BY AND SECONDED BY_
THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT WAS ADOPTED.
AYES:
NAYS:
Beverly Blythe, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Date
Open Space — (flexible development) "Primary Conservation Areas" and "Secondary
Conservation Areas", as defined in Section IV-B-10, C.2 of the Orange County
Subdivision Regulations, which are preserved through conservation easements or other
restrictions in a flexible development subdivision.
Open Space — (land use intensity) 1) Open space is the total horizontal area of
uncovered open space plus half the total horizontal area of covered open space subject
to limitations set forth below. 2) Uncovered open space is total gross residential land
area not covered by buildings, plus open exterior balconies and roof areas improved as
recreation space. 3) Covered open space is usable open space closed to the sky, but
having two clear unobstructed open or partially open sides. Partially open sides is to be
construed as fifty percent or more. Examples of covered space are covered balconies,
covered portions of improved roof areas, or space under buildings supported on
columns or posts or cantilevered. The square footage countable as covered open space
shall not exceed the square footage of the open space sides.
AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD
ON OCTOBER 13, 1999, UPON MOTION BY Commissioner Jacobs AND SECONDED BY
Commissioner Ha l k i of i s , THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT WAS ADOPTED.
AYES: UNANIMOUS
NAYS:
Beverly Blythe, Jerk to- tiYe Board of Commissioners Date
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