LUC Credit 5:  Density and Open Space

2 -4 Points

    INTENT

To encourage development within existing communities and developed places, to preserve open space and to reduce multiple environmental harms associated with sprawl.

    REQUIREMENTS

Design and build the project to achieve the average densities of dwelling units (DU) and/or non-residential floor area ratios (FAR) per buildable land shown below:

Residential areas:

OR

Commercial/Industrial, Multi-use, High-Density Residential:

    OR

For Non-Residential uses:

Design and build the project using a plan that could accommodate a change of use. Develop concept master plans that layout several alternate uses, i.e., residential units above parking areas, office use in retail space and/or retail use of ground floor residential space. Structure plating and covenant documents to provide for a reasonable review of such changes. (1 point)

    AND

If within a municipality, locate the project in either of the following locations:

•          An infill site
•          A previously developed site

If the development is outside of a municipality or areas at the minimum densities referenced above, develop the project using the following limitations (1 point)