FINAL ORDINANCE NO. 97-079 - Laserfiche WebLink

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E. Buffer Zones. Where a proposed OP development abuts an existing residential development or a parcel of land not eligible for future development under the OP Ordinance due to insufficient parcel area, a two -hundred (200) foot setback shall be provided between the property line of the abutting parcel and any structure or driving surface within the OP development. Driving surfaces that cross the setback area at a 90-degree angle shall be the only exception. Where a proposed OP development abuts an existing OP development, or a land parcel eligible for future development under the OP Ordinance, a one hundred (100) foot setback from any structure within the proposed OP development and the property line of the abutting parcel may be substituted Such setback substitution shall only be approved when there is existing mature vegetation and/or changes in topography occurring on the site proposed for development; and/or where the OP site developer introduces such physical features that provide an effective year round buffer of the structures proposed for the OP site from existing residences or development. The determination of the buffering effectiveness of existing or introduced physical features that qualify a site for a 100-foot buffer shall be at the sole discretion of the City Council. F. Boulevard Landscaping. Boulevard landscaping is required along all streets to consist of at least one (1) tree per every thirty- (30) feet or placed in clusters at the same ratio. A landscape plan for the entire site is required and shall consist of at least ten (10) trees per building site; and trees shall not be not less than 1.5 inch in caliper measured at 54 inches above grade level. G. Pathway. A pathway system or sidewalks shall be identified which will extend through the buildable land area or through the open space land to connect to a planned or developed pathway on adjacent parcels or to a local road Pathways shall be linked to the "Old Village' to emphasize the connection between existing and new development. Pathways provided shall be at least equal in length to the sum of the centerline length of all public roads within the development. Pathways shall be constructed of asphalt or concrete in compliance with the Standard City Design Plate for OP Trails. H. Densities.. The maximum dwelling unit density shall be Sixteen (16) units per forty (40) gross acres of Buildable Land To preserve historic structures, the following density bonus shall apply. 1. One (1) additional unit shall be permitted per OP development for $25,000 or more of estimated cost expended for the restoration and rehabilitation of a historic structure. The determination of what shall constitute a historic structure for the purposes of this allowance shall be made by the City Council on a case -by -case basis. The following shall be the minimum criteria for consideration of a structure as historic for the purposes of this paragraph: (a.) The structure shall have been originally constructed on the OP site. (b.) The structure shall reflect agricultural heritage. (c.) The planned rehabilitation/renovation shall preserve the historic appearance and character of the structure.