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<br />family and single family residential developments without any <br />specification as to the type of density of landscaping. <br />9)Consider establishing Establish a minimum open space ratio (OSR) within <br />residential development and landscape surface ration (LSR) within <br />nonresidential development. The ratios will vary according to the <br />character of the district. These areas will provide visual buffering and <br />shade, accommodate recreational amenities, and provide needed space <br />for stormwater detention. <br />The Rationale of Character-Based Land Use Districts <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />A character-based system differs from the City’s current use-based system in that each of the above <br />developments may be permitted in the same land use (or zoning) district. A use-based land use and zoning <br />system would require each of these to be in separate districts even though their relative densities and thus, <br />impacts (e.g. traffic, utility demands, etc.) are the same. In this way, while the form of development or type of <br />house may be different the character remains the same. This is so as a character-based system uses density and <br />open space measures to control – and ensure – the intended character. The density and open space controls <br />may hold the density constant (density neutral) or may allow a bonus as means to provide incentive to preserve <br />open space and resources or to achieve other community objectives. <br /> <br />Source: Kendig Keast Collaborative. <br /> <br />Below details potential future character districts that could be implemented <br />if the City transitions to a character-based approach to planning. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2.35 <br /> <br />LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT <br />2.35 Adopted July 20, 2009 <br /> <br />