§ 270-249. Development regulations.

Projects in a Senior Living District shall be developed according to the following regulations:

A. 

Bulk regulations:

(1) 

Maximum number of senior living units: 496.

(2) 

Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be 60 feet. The maximum building height shall not include chimney heights, not to exceed three feet over a building's highest ridge line or roof top mechanical units.

(3) 

Lot area. To promote the goal of common ownership of shared open space, all single-family homes and townhomes shall be a part of an established homeowner association that shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all open space, utilities, and roadways. Lot area requirements in the Senior Living District are as follows:

(a) 

For single-family homes, the lot area may be as small as the foundation of the home;

(b) 

For townhomes, the lot area may be as small as the individual portion of such home comprising a single unit;

(c) 

For all other uses, no minimum lot area requirements shall apply.

(4) 

Common open space. Not less than 40% of the acreage of the property shall be open space. Areas used for recreational purposes, including, but not limited to, golf courses, skiing, walking trails and the like, exclusive of any areas covered by structures associated with such uses shall be considered open space. The open space lands may include significant ecological, aesthetic and recreational characteristics. Such open space may consist of wetlands and steep slopes, as well as other resources subject to local, state or federal regulations, including stormwater management areas.