7.c. PRSR 09-09-1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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• h) Natural Habitat shall be preserved to the maximum possible in a contiguous, connected configuration. Natural open spaces may include, but not limited to fields, wetlands, slopes, bluffs, woods, lakes, ponds, streams, shore lands, and other environmentally sensitive areas. i) Accessibility/Pedestrian corridors shall be located such that larger open spaces and places of destination on and off site are connected with one another and are accessible to individual home sites. Open spaces shall be accessible to pedestrians at not more than 1,200 foot intervals along public roadways. Pedestrian corridors between lots shall be at least 50' in width and buffered from view of adjacent properties. j) Septic systems allowed in a septic easement in the open space k) Buffer zones of at least (100) feet shall be required between residential properties and agricultural uses to minimize land use conflicts. The buffer areas shall be thickly planted with native grasses, shrubs and trees. Roads may be included in the buffer that will create an effective barrier separating yards form • fields and pastures. 5. Density a) The base density shall be granted at 20% above the "yield plan" for the parcel. b) The base density may be increased if the development complies with one or more of the following standards. Each standard provides an additional density increase of 5% over the base density with a maximum density increase of 40%. i) Creating an endowment where the principal would generate sufficient annual interest to cover the conservation easement holder's yearly costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, enforcement, etc.). ii) Providing for access by the general public to trails, parks, or other recreational facilities, excluding golf courses. iii) An additional 10% open space is provided above the required 50% open space.