Density regulations

[Ord. No. 08-31, 10-7-2009]

Whether developed as detached buildings on separate lots, or as attached single-family units or multifamily dwellings on commonly owned land, the allowable density for a conservation development shall be equal to that which would otherwise be allowed under the provisions of § 5-2. To determine allowable density, the applicant shall submit a yield plan as provided for in the regulations that indicates the number of lots or dwelling units which could be expected to be developed on the parcel under a conventional development. In reviewing a proposed conservation development, the Planning Board may allow additional density as follows:

• (a) To allow the construction of low or moderate income housing units (see Article 15).
• (b) To allow the preservation of an existing dwelling which is currently located on the property being developed for any of the following purposes: preservation of historic structures that contribute to the character of an area; maintenance of historic or traditional development patterns; preservation of streetscape features; design of public or common open space; or other design or site planning issues identified in the Cumberland Comprehensive Plan. In such cases, the Planning Board may allow the applicant to exceed the maximum number of permitted dwelling units in the development by one additional dwelling. Any dwelling, not located within an historic district, granted a density bonus under the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to deed restrictions prohibiting the removal or alteration of the dwelling except as may be approved by the Planning Board, with advisory review by the historic district commission, as a condition of approval.