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Tiverton
Town of Tiverton Zoning Ordinance
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§ XXVI-4

Maximum density for conservation developments

  • 1. The maximum number of developable lots allowed in a conservation development subdivision or land development project shall be the number of lots or units which would be allowed under a conventional subdivision or land development application, determined by the submittal of a yield plan, as defined in the Tiverton Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, and accepted by the planning board.

  • 2. The maximum density permitted for multifamily conservation development applications are to be calculated on the basis of the requirements set forth in the dimensional table (article V, section 1) for those districts in which multifamily development is permitted. The density calculation shall be based on that provided within the dimensional table (article V, section 1) for the underlying zoning district. The permissible lot size(s) in a multifamily conservation development are determined by that provided within the dimensional table (article V, section 1) for conservation development, multi-family structure or apartment house.

  • 3. On sites served by individual OWTS systems, maximum density shall be further determined by evaluating the number of dwelling units or other uses that could be supported by conformance with RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) On-site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) standards. Lots or dwelling units shown on a yield plan shall not include lots or dwelling units proposed to be serviced by an OWTS that requires the granting of a variance or other deviation from published OWTS standards by RIDEM. The planning board shall determine the suitability of the parcel to be developed as a conventional subdivision based on the soils information provided by the applicant, upon observations made during a site visit to the property, and/or upon other evidence available to the planning board at any time during the development review process.

  • 4. No requirement or standard contained in this ordinance or the subdivision and land development regulations shall be applied in a manner that reduces the number of lots otherwise permitted under a conventional subdivision.

  • 5. When calculating the maximum number of allowable lots on any parcel constraints to development, as defined in the land development and subdivision regulations, shall be deducted from the total acreage of the entire parcel. Such land may be included in any yield plan lot in a subdivision or land development project, provided, however, that such land shall not be counted toward meeting the minimum lot size.

(Ord. No. 2024-0008, 6-24-24)