Chapter 17.32 OPTIONAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS

Chapter 17.32
OPTIONAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS

Sections:

17.32.010 Procedure generally.

Where a subdivider, by written affirmation signifies his intent to enhance the livability and appearance of his proposed subdivision by using new concepts in the arrangement of lots, circulation pattern to serve such lots, and by providing open space within the neighborhoods in the proposed subdivision, and by providing appropriate means of access to blocks, schools, shopping centers and other uses, he may use the procedure as set out in this chapter. (Ord. 375 §9.1, 1965).

17.32.020 Density control of area.

The standards set out in Chapters 17.16 through 17.36 may be varied only when gross density of an area is not increased more than ten percent, and where said design has the approval of the planning commission, and where in the opinion of the planning commission (or on appeal to the board of supervisors) said deviation will:

A. Produce a more desirable and livable community than the minimum requirements herein;

B. Create better community environment through dedication of public areas, or setting out permanent scenic easements or open spaces; rearrangement of lot sizes. (Ord. 375 §9.2, 1965).

17.32.030 Lot size variations.

As an incentive to creating better overall communities, the planning commission may authorize deviations in lot size but with no more than ten percent increase in density in the overall development. Said planning commission may authorize similar deviations from other standards herein, where said deviations are for the purposes outlined above. (Ord. 375 §9.3, 1965).

17.32.040 Approval of variation.

Before any deviation based on improved design shall be authorized, it shall be passed by not less than a two-thirds vote of the total member ship of the planning commission, upon a finding that the variation as authorized will result in a community which is a substantial improvement over the community which could have been developed by following the requirements set out in Chapters 17.16 through 17.28. (Ord. 375 §9.4, 1965).