A. For sensitive or cultural resources. Where the provisions of this Chapter apply, the boundaries of the sensitive or cultural resource(s) area must be delineated, calculated in square feet, and shown on the plat map submitted with the application for land division. The delineation must be adequately marked in the field, so that it may be verified by Planning Official

B. For density adjustments. The extent of any density adjustment requested under the provisions of this Chapter, including minimum lot size, dimensional standards, minimum number of lots, and modification to the street standards, shall be accurately described in the preliminary plat application.

C. Guarantees. When the provisions of this Chapter are applied concurrent with land division pursuant to Chapters 20.320 VMC, Subdivisions, the property owner will be required to grant to the City adequate guarantees to assure the protection, preservation or enhancement of the identified sensitive or cultural resource areas. Such guarantees may include, but are not limited to: conservation covenants or easements; mitigation plans; designation of open space areas to be held in common ownership; public dedications or easements; and, special setbacks from protected resources. Any protection measures proposed or required as conditions of the preliminary plat shall be recorded with the final plat.

D. Minimum lot size and dimensions. The application of this Chapter shall not result in the creation of any single lot with a gross area that is less than 80% of the minimum lot size of the underlying zoning designation, nor shall any lot dimension (width, depth) be created that is less than 80% of the minimum required dimension.

E. For road modifications. Road standard modifications and reductions to setbacks or dimensional standards may be applied concurrent with application of this Chapter, and do not require a separate development application. Provided that, such adjustment to development standards will be limited to the extent that such adjustments are available pursuant to street standard modifications, as governed by Section 20.950.180(K) VMC and Minor A Variances, as regulated by Chapter 20.270 VMC, Variances. Further provided that reductions to setback or dimensional standards resulting from the application of the provisions of this Chapter shall not be used in conjunction with other provisions of this Code for the purposes of cumulative reduction in setback or dimensional standards that exceeds the reduction limitation set forth in Section (D) above.

F. Exception to Density Transfer Requirement. Where parcels contain sensitive resource areas equal to or greater than 50% of the gross parcel area, the minimum required density may, at the applicant’s option, be based on the net buildable area instead of the gross parcel area. (Ord. M-3643, 2004)