All single-family residential subdivisions require homesites located and designed consistent with Chapter 17.28 BIMC, Definitions, Table 17.12.070-1, and the following standards:

A. Homesite Area.

1. A homesite area no greater than the maximum area shown in Table 17.12.070-1 shall be provided for each lot and shall be depicted on the face of the plat.

2. The homesite area shall include the primary residential dwelling, accessory buildings, and on-site parking, if provided on each lot within the subdivision.

3. Other allowed uses and structures include residential landscaping, pathways, turf, and fences; individual water, stormwater, and septic infrastructure.

4. Homesites shall not contain any portion of required PNAs. Homesites may include critical aquifer recharge areas but no portion of an aquifer recharge protection area.

B. Homesite Siting. The four-step design process outlined in BIMC 17.12.030 is intended to allow the characteristics of the land to determine the most suitable location of homesites. Homesites shall be sited to meet the following standards:

1. Homesite locations shall be configured to maintain the natural features of the site and minimize topographic alteration and clearing of existing vegetation.

2. Homesite locations shall facilitate the efficient use of land by limiting areas of disturbance, impervious surfaces, utility extensions, and roadways.

3. If clustered pursuant to Table 17.12.060-1, homesites shall be located to minimize adverse impacts to adjacent, previously existing residential development and are not required to be located near any existing home on the property.

C. Homesite Clustering. Clustering, or grouping, of homesites is required in accordance with Table 17.12.060-1. (Ord. 2019-03 § 5 (Exh. A), 2019)