Development density and community connectivity

Intent

To channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields and preserve habitat and natural resources.

Requirements

Option 1: Development density

Construct or renovate a building on a previously developed site AND in a community with a minimum density of 60,000 square feet per acre net (13,800 square meters per hectare net). The density calculation is based on a typical two-story downtown development and must include the area of the project being built.

OR

Option 2: Community connectivity

Construct or renovate a building on a site that meets the following criteria:

• Is located on a previously developed site
• Is within 1/2 mile of a residential area or neighborhood with an average density of 10 units per acre net
• Is within 1/2 mile of at least 10 basic services
• Has pedestrian access between the building and the services

For mixed-use projects, no more than 1 service within the project boundary may be counted as 1 of the 10 basic services, provided it is open to the public. No more than 2 of the 10 services required may be anticipated (i.e. at least 8 must be existing and operational). In addition, the anticipated services must demonstrate that they will be operational in the locations indicated within 1 year of occupation of the applicant project. Examples of basic services include the following:

• Bank
• Place of Worship
• Convenience Grocery
• Day Care Center
• Cleaners
• Fire Station
• Beauty Salon
• Hardware
• Laundry
• Library
• Medical or Dental Office
• Senior Care Facility
• Park
• Pharmacy
• Post Office
• Restaurant
• School
• Supermarket
• Theater
• Community Center
• Fitness Center
• Museum

Proximity is determined by drawing a 1/2-mile radius around a main building entrance on a site map and counting the services within that radius.