The maximum number of dwelling units permitted in a conservation development shall be increased for the development of low- and moderate-income housing as provided in article 16. Where a conservation development of four or more dwelling units is submitted to the planning commission for review and approval, the commission shall require at least 20 percent of the units to qualify as affordable housing, as defined in this chapter. All the provisions of section 82-1605 entitled "Inclusionary zoning" shall apply, including density bonus provisions. Lot dimensional requirements and the minimum amount of required open space shall be modified by the planning commission in order to accommodate the increased number of total housing units. Provided, however that any reduction in the minimum amount of required open space shall be the least amount required to accommodate the increase in density.

(Ord. of 2-3-2025(1), § 1(Exh. A))

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