§ 5.3.3. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases used in this section have the following meanings:

Cluster. That portion of a conservation development which includes areas for the construction of dwellings, utilities and roads, except as noted in subsection 5.3.7.A.5.

Developable land. The land area in a development exclusive of land in the floodway zoning district and land below the highwater mark of existing bodies of water.

Development area. That portion of a conservation development that includes the cluster and other facilities for the benefit of the development area, except as noted in subsection 5.3.7.A.5.

Environmentally sensitive area. An area with one or more of the following environmental characteristics: floodplains; geologic hazards; drainage areas; topographical conditions that may affect development; wildfire hazards; special places of Larimer County; wetlands; mineral resources; habitat for plants and animals identified by the federal government as threatened or endangered or proposed for threatened or endangered status; habitat for plants and animals identified as important species by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife; and habitat for plants and animals identified by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program as ranking G1 and G2.

Residual land. An area designated and protected from any activity that would significantly alter its ecological integrity, balance, or character including environmentally sensitive areas and areas in agricultural uses. That portion of residual land under separate ownership and/or devoted solely to the common use and enjoyment of residents and their guests may include areas that are landscaped and/or left with natural vegetative cover; or areas containing recreation or leisure facilities such as playgrounds, swimming pools, playfields, riding or bicycle trails, stables or arenas. Residual land can not include land area devoted to public or private streets and sidewalks or parking areas, except as noted in subsection 5.3.7.A.5.

View corridor. A continuous, undisturbed area often terminating in a significant visual landmark, such as public open space or parks, mountain ranges or peaks, ridgelines or bodies of water.

(Res. No. 05292012R003, Exh. A, 5-29-2012)