§ 304. Land Unsuitable for Development  


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  • A. When calculating the number of residential building lots or units permitted on any parcel, only developable land (see definition) shall be considered. The following categories are considered unsuitable for development, and shall be deducted from the total acreage of the parcel when making density calculations:

    1. All areas occupied by coastal wetlands; coastal features including beaches, bluffs and dunes, as determined by the Coastal Resources Management Council; and freshwater wetlands and areas of perimeter wetland within fifty (50) feet of the edge of any wetland.

    2. All the land area within easements serving other lots, including but not limited to sewage disposal systems, or wells, but not including scenic and conservation easements, or easements for access.

    B. Land described in Subsections A.1 and A.2 above may be included as part of any lot in any subdivision or land development project; provided, however, that land unsuitable for development shall not be counted toward the minimum lot area required under the Zoning Ordinance.