(1) Provide an innovative technique to achieve a variety of rural densities by balancing non-traditional residential dwelling types in rural areas zoned Rural-5 Acre (R-5) with open space preservation, resource-based activities and production, and maintenance of the surrounding rural character;

(2) Reduce the footprint of rural residential development and impervious surfaces; and

(3) Assure visual compatibility of rural development with the surrounding rural area. (Added by Ord. 23-051, June 14, 2023, Eff date June 26, 2023).