Development density and community connectivity

Intent

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

Requirements

Option 1 — development density

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

OR

Option 2 — community connectivity

Construct or renovate building on a previously developed site AND within 1/2 mile of a residential zone or neighborhood with an average density of 10 units per acre net AND within 1/2 mile of at least 10 basic sServices AND with pedestrian access between the building and the services.

Basic services include, but are not limited to:

1. Bank;
2. Place of worship;
3. Convenience grocery;
4. Day care;
5. Cleaners;
6. Fire station;
7. Beauty;
8. Hardware;
9. Laundry;
10. Library;
11. Medical/Dental;
12. Senior care facility;
13. Park;
14. Pharmacy;
15. Post office;
16. Restaurant;
17. School;
18. Supermarket;
19. Theater;
20. Community center;
21. Fitness center;
22. Museum.

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