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OSPD Ordinance <br /> 11/19/99 <br /> Page 12 <br /> • k. Locate septic systems on the most suitable <br /> soils for sub-surface septic disposal. <br /> 1. Landscape common areas and street right-of- <br /> ways with native vegetation with high wildlife <br /> conservation value. <br /> F. Density. To calculate the base density for a given <br /> tract: <br /> i . Determine the Eligible Land (See definition) . <br /> ii . In the R1-a zoning district, divide the eligible <br /> land by 2 .5 then multiply by 1 . 15 to determine the <br /> number of lots . <br /> • <br /> Example: <br /> Eligible land area: 24 acres <br /> Zoning district density: 2 .5 acres <br /> OSP density: (24 / 2 . 5) x 1 . 15 = 11 .04, <br /> or 11 lots <br /> iii . In the A-1 zoning district divide the eligible <br /> land by 10 and multiply by 2 . 15 to determine the <br /> number of lots. <br /> 1111 Example: <br /> Eligible land area: 42 acres <br /> Zoning district density: 10 acres <br /> OSP density: (42 / 10) x 2 . 15 = <br /> 9. 03, or 9 lots <br /> iv. Density bonuses. At the discretion of the City <br /> Council, density bonuses may be permitted which allow <br /> projects to be developed at a density greater than <br /> otherwise allowed provided that one or more of the <br /> following standards are complied with. Each standard <br /> provides an additional density increase above the <br /> allowed zoning district density with a maximum density <br /> increase of 40% above the allowed zoning district base <br /> density. <br /> a. Creating an endowment to the land trust or <br /> homeowners association where the principal would <br /> generate sufficient annual interest to cover the <br /> conservation easement holder' s yearly costs (5% <br /> bonus) . <br /> b. Providing for access by the general public <br /> to trails, parks, or other recreational <br /> facilities, excluding golf courses (5% bonus) . <br /> s:\document\ordinanc\oa98-3.doc <br />