434 Lees Lake Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Conservation Subdivision District

The intent of this section is to create a residential conservation subdivision procedure. A conservation subdivision is a residential subdivision where lots arc reduced in size and clustered to protect the natural attributes of the site and provide open space. This open space will be protected from development in perpetuity and will be utilized to protect water quality, water bodies, wetlands, riparian buffers, woodlands, archaeological resources, historic resources, agricultural areas and scenic areas. This open space will also provide flood protection, a reduction in soil erosion and be utilized for recreation. The aforementioned attributes should be taken into consideration in the design of the subdivision. The first step in designing a conservation subdivision is to locate and delineate the area and natural attributes to be preserved. The residential lots are located outside of this area. In addition, the clustering of lots can result in lower infrastructure costs both for installation and maintenance. The creation of the conservation subdivision C-S zoning district is to assist the county in fulfilling the goal of permanently protecting greenspace in the county. The conservation subdivision zoning district is intended for those areas designated low density residential 1 unit, 1 acre and rural residential-2 1 unit/two acres and rural residential-3 1 unit,3 acres on the county future land use plan map.