13-8-5. Open space requirements .

(1) Each conservation subdivision shall provide a minimum of 40% of its total acreage as open space. The open space shall be designated on the conceptual plan and recorded on the final plat. The minimum restricted open space shall comprise at least 40% of the gross tract area.

(2) Utility rights-of-way and small areas of impervious surface may be included within the protected open space but cannot be counted towards the 40% minimum area requirement, except historic structures and existing trails may be counted. Areas greater than 15% of the total open space area that is covered with any impervious surface shall be excluded from the open space.

(3) At least 25% of the open space shall consist of land that is suitable for building.

(4) At least 75% of the open space shall be in a contiguous tract. The open space shall adjoin any neighboring areas of open space, other protected areas, and non-protected natural areas that would be candidates for inclusion as part of a future area of protected open space.