§ 138-350. Measurement of density and intensity.

(a)

Development shall be limited based on the following measures of density/intensity:

(1)

Residential — measured as dwelling units per acre (D.U./acre).

(2)

Residential equivalent — measured as equivalent beds per dwelling unit.

(3)

Nonresidential — measured as impervious surface ratio (ISR) and floor area ratio (FAR).

(4)

Transient accommodation — measured as transient accommodation units per acre and impervious surface ratio (ISR).

(5)

Mixed uses — The combination of the applicable above referenced standards, when allocated in their respective proportion of the total site area.

(b)

Density and intensity standards are expressed as a maximum, with the upper end of any range being the effective maximum for each underlying future land use map category.

(c)

The number of dwelling units afforded by the permitted density shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

(d)

Density and intensity shall be based on the site/land area.

(1)

The site/land area for the purpose of computing density/intensity shall be the total land area within the property boundaries of the subject parcel, and specifically exclusive of any submerged land or pre-existing dedicated public road right-of-way.

(2)

Drainage detention areas created as a function of development, and wetlands landward of the mean and/or ordinary high water line, shall not be considered submerged land. Jurisdictional wetlands shall be permitted a density transfer of one dwelling unit per acre or an intensity transfer of 0.05 floor area ratio per acre.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)