Density and lot area calculations

• a. When calculating lot coverage for any given lot, unsuitable land shall be excluded from the total lot area prior to multiplying by the allowable lot coverage for the zoning district in which the lot is located. The calculation shall be as follows:

  TC	=	(TA − UL) × LC
  TA	=	Total area
  UL	=	Unsuitable land area
  LC	=	Percent lot coverage for district
  TC	=	Total allowable lot coverage

• b. When calculating density, or the total number of units allowed for any given parcel, unsuitable land shall be excluded from the total land area prior to dividing by the minimum required lot size for the zoning district in which the parcel is located. The calculation shall be as follows:

  TU	=	(TA − UL) LS
  TA	=	Total area
  UL	=	Unsuitable land area
  LS	=	Minimum lot size for district
  TU	=	Total allowable units

• c. The density calculation provided for in section b. hereof shall not apply to a parcel of land put to use as a site for a retirement residence/assisted living facility/and continuing care facility when such facility or facilities are contemplated to consist of a primary structure, in a centralized location thereon, and shall not consist of scattered, independent living facilities. In the event that a retirement residence/assisted living facility were to consist of several free-standing buildings for the living accommodations of its residents, then the density calculations of sections 3 a. and b. of article V shall apply, insofar as determining usable area.

• d. When designing and calculating lot size so as to contain the minimum land area required for the zoning district in which the parcel is located, unsuitable land shall be excluded.

• e. Density calculations for conservation developments shall adhere to the requirements of article XXVI.

(Ord. of 5-13-96; Ord. of 11-24-97; Ord. No. 2024-0008, 6-24-24)