2678-22 Ordinance - Steep Slope - Amended Rev. 5 - Redlined.pdf

7 Table 1 All Districts Slope Maximum Disturbed Area 1) 0 to 10% 100% 2) 10 to 14.99% 60% 3) 15 to 19.99% 40% 4) 20 to 24.99% 20% 5) 25% or greater 0% c. Disturbances of slopes of 25% or more is prohibited. d. Effective lot area for all districts (restrictions for effective lot area) Table 2 – Effective Lot Area (All Districts) The area of a lot shall be reduced dependent upon the slopes present on the lot as well as the presence of other natural features including wetlands, wetland transition areas, State Open waters, floodway and riparian zones. Permitted density on the lot is based on the effective lot area. The building and impervious coverage are also computed on the effective lot area. Slope Useable Lot Area Adjustment Factor 1) 0 to 10% 100% 1.0 2) 10 to 14.99% 60% 0.6 3) 15 to 19.99% 40% 0.4 4) 20 to 24.99% 20% 0.2 5) 25%-and over 0% 0.0 e. All wetlands, wetlands transition areas, State Open waters, floodways, riparian zones, lands within 100 feet of a cliff face and lands within 100 feet of a ridge line are treated as 100% lot reduction and are excluded from effective lot area. Wetlands, wetland transition areas, State Open waters, floodways, riparian zones, lands within 100 feet of a cliff face and lands within 100 feet of a ridge line in areas of steep slopes and excessive steep slopes shall be counted once as a 0.0 area of disturbance and not result in a further reduction of useable lot area.