§ 25-8-453. UPLANDS ZONE.

(A)

This section applies to development in an uplands zone. Density and impervious cover limits are based on net site area.

(B)

For a duplex or single family residential use, density may not exceed:

(1)

one unit for each two acres, with a minimum lot size of three-quarters acre; or

(2)

if development intensity is transferred under Section 25-8-454 ( Transfer of Development Intensity ), one unit for each acre, with a minimum lot size of one-half acre.

(C)

This subsection applies to cluster housing.

(1)

Density may not exceed:

(a)

one unit for each acre; or

(b)

if development intensity is transferred under Section 25-8-454 ( Transfer of Development Intensity ), two units for each acre.

(2)

At least 40 percent of the uplands area of a site must be retained in or restored to its natural state to serve as a buffer. The buffer must be contiguous to the development, and must receive overland drainage from the developed areas of the site unless a water quality control is provided. Use of the buffer is limited to fences, water quality controls that comply with Subdivision 25-8-213(C)(3) ( Water Quality Control Standards ), utilities that cannot reasonably be located elsewhere, irrigation lines not associated with wastewater disposal, and access for site construction. A wastewater disposal area may not be located in the buffer.

(D)

This subsection applies to a commercial, multifamily residential use, or mixed use.

(1)

Impervious cover may not exceed:

(a)

20 percent; or

(b)

if development intensity is transferred under Section 25-8-454 ( Transfer Of Development Intensity ), 25 percent.

(2)

At least 40 percent of the uplands area of a site must be retained in or restored to its natural state to serve as a buffer. The buffer must be contiguous to the development, and must receive overland drainage from the developed areas of the site unless a water quality control is provided. Use of the buffer is limited to fences, water quality controls that comply with Subdivision 25-8-213(C)(3) ( Water Quality Control Standards ), utilities that cannot reasonably be located elsewhere, irrigation lines not associated with wastewater disposal, and access for site construction. A wastewater disposal area may not be located in the buffer.

Source: Section 13-2-564; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 990819-99; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20131017-046; Ord. No. 20170615-102 , Pt. 24, 6-15-17.