§ 6.9. Conservation subdivision density bonuses.

The number of lots in a conservation subdivision may exceed the number of lots as specified in section 6.9 with one or more of the following bonus options:

A.

A density increase is permitted when more than 40 percent of the total acreage of the project is designated as permanent, protected open space. For each additional whole acre, greater than 40 percent, additional lots or units may be developed as follows:

Current Zoning	Additional Lots Allowed Per Development for each acre of protected open space greater than 40%
AG-1	1
R-1	0.5
R-2	1
R-2A	1
R-3	2
R-3A	2
R-4	4
R-4A	3
R-5	5
R-5A	10

 

B.

In lieu of providing additional open space over 40 percent in the development, the applicant may purchase, in fee simple, additional land in unincorporated Fulton County within one mile of the development comprised of primary and/or secondary conservation areas. The density increase within the development shall be based on the same criteria as in section 6.9.A. As with conservation areas within a development, protected open space, purchased in fee simple outside a development, shall also be protected in perpetuity from further development or unauthorized use by a conservation easement held by Fulton County or other conservation organization, land trust, or homeowners association.

C.

Dedication of land for a public use, excluding roads and utility easements, shall entitle an owner to an additional unit per acre of dedicated land as detailed in section 6.9.A. Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, dedications of land for public use shall be approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners or the Fulton County Board of Education if for school purposes, based upon recommendations of existing and future recreation and park plans, comprehensive plans, school board plans and the county's Capital Improvements Program.

D.

At no time shall the number of lots exceed 95 percent of the net buildable area's density allowed by zoning.