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Open Space Preservation Development
Criteria for approval. The Board of Supervisors, in evaluating the conditional use application for open space preservation development option, shall determine on the evidence submitted that the development plan meets the following criteria:
(1) No dwelling units shall be constructed closer than 50 feet to the perimeter boundary of the tract.
(2) All internal streets shall be private undedicated streets.
(3) Individual dwelling units shall be situated on building footprint lots where the lot boundary coincides with the outside edges of the walls of the dwelling unit, inclusive of porches and decks; provided, however, that each dwelling shall be separated from other dwellings by a minimum of 15 feet, and each dwelling unit shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the edge of paving of the private street toward which the dwelling unit faces and 10 feet from the edge of paving adjacent to a side or rear wall. No accessory structure shall be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Board of Supervisors as part of the conditional use approval.
(4) Based upon enhancing the setbacks beyond those which would otherwise be required under § 370-26: Lot size, height, area and bulk regulations, the plan with sufficient detail shall demonstrate the general footprints of buildings, impervious coverage, building or lot dimensions, existing and enhanced vegetation, and other amenities, that the plan provides for protection to neighboring property owners above that which would otherwise be required for single-family detached home development under § 370-25A and the area and bulk regulations of § 370-26: Lot size, height, area and bulk regulations.
(5) The development will be generally harmonious with the surrounding community, where existing built-up areas exist.
(6) Public water and public sewer shall be provided.
(7) Access shall be by way of one or more connections to an arterial, collector, or other access street, shall have safe sight distance and shall not otherwise pose a significant traffic hazard or congestion. Traffic impact will be demonstrated by a traffic impact analysis that shall be provided to the Township.
(8) The development plan shall be at least as protective of historic structures and environmental features as otherwise permitted uses.
(9) The plan shall provide for perimeter buffering and landscaping.
(10) Within the open space areas of the tract, the Board of Supervisors may require that the developer provide for recreational amenities.
(11) The total lot coverage for the tract shall not exceed 30% of the developable tract area.
(12) All other applicable criteria for conditional use under Article XX: Special Exception and Conditional Use Standards.
(13) All common areas and private streets will be owned and maintained by a homeowners association, pursuant to documentation to be reviewed and approved by the Township Supervisors.
(14) All open space areas will be deed restricted against further subdivision and land development, except for approved recreational amenities. Open space configuration shall be subject to the review and approval of the Board of Supervisors as part of the conditional use approval.
(15) This option may not be used in combination with lot averaging as set forth in § 370-28: Special provisions for averaging of lot sizes.
(16) The Board of Supervisors shall have the right to designate portions of the open space areas to be recreational amenities available for use by residents of immediately surrounding communities.

See § 370-29: Special provisions for open space preservation development option for more information