The Conservation Residential Overlay District refers to land that the Southwest Area Plan designates as Conservation Residential - Low Density (LCR), Conservation Residential - Very Low Density (VLCR), and Rural.

See a map and draft ordinance for the district.

The Conservation Residential Overlay District ordinance would implement Southwest Area Plan recommendations that include:

• Establishing density caps for the LCR, VLCR and Rural sub-districts
• Specifying requirements for preserving open space and historic resources
• Providing incentives for conservation and preservation of significant resource areas through innovative design
• Providing greater flexibility for rural landowners in determining the future use of their property

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