§ 6.00.00. Generally.

6.00.01.

   Purpose. Flexibility, creativity, and innovation in design are often limited through applying conventional standards. It is the intent of the county to expand the opportunities for property owners and developers to achieve creative and/or innovative site designs. Alternative site design standards are provided in this chapter for a variety of situations.

6.00.02.

Applicability.

A.

At the discretion of the property owner, the site design standards set forth in sections 6.01.00 and 6.02.00 may be applied to the design, construction, and use of property. The property owner may choose to design and develop a parcel according to the standards set forth herein.

B.

Proposals to design and develop land according to one (1) of the alternative situations described in this chapter shall conform in all respects to the alternative design standards applicable to the situation that is chosen by the property owner.

C.

An applicant shall select either conventional standards or alternative standards, but not both. Conventional standards and alternative standards shall not apply in the development of a parcel; only one (1) set of standards shall be used in the design and development of a site.

D.

Future modifications, extensions, or expansions to a site designed according to alternative design standards in this chapter shall also comply with the alternative design standards.