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MAR 23 '98 03:17PM TOWN OF WESTPORT P.17/21 • t. Non-farm residential development by certified survey may be considered for rezoning at a density of no more than one lot per 35 contiguous acres if the rezoning meets the following crite a: a. The contiguous 35 acres must have been owned by the applicant as of the date of plan adoption. b. The land should not be classified as prime agricultural land as defined by the USDA Soil Productivity Classification map in Chapter II titled Background Report,and there has not been a history of any economically viable farming activities on the land. c. The land is not economically viable for agricultural purposes due to limited size and/or inaccessibility of farm machinery. d. The land does not disturb or destroy any important natural features such as: wetlands,floodplains,steep slopes,or significant woodland areas. e. The land is located so that it will not impact or limit neighboring farm operations. 6. Development criteria for non-farm residential development are as follows: • a. The minimum lot size for each building site should be not less than 40,000 square feet unless soil tests indicate more area is required to provide proper long-term on-site septic treatment. For clustered lot development,the minimum lot size for each building site should be not less than 65,000 square feet(Approximately 1.5 acres)to avoid nitrate problems in wells. (The maximum density cannot exceed 1 lot per 35 acres). b. All lots must have frontage and access from an existing public road. c. All lots should allow for the construction of driveways which are suitable for emergency vehicle travel. Joint driveways with adjoining properties should be encouraged to improve public safety and traffic flow on public roads. d. All driveways shall avoid crossing agricultural land to reach non-farm residential development lots. Flag lots or other long driveways should be discouraged. 7. Existing parcels under 35 acres and non-farm uses,such as individual houses,churches or businesses,are considered non-conforming parcels or uses and are permitted to continue. 8. No subdivisions should be permitted in the Agricultural Preservation District. 9. Agricultural businesses and home occupations compatible with agriculture may be permitted to rezone in the Agricultural Preservation District if the following criteria are met: a. A rural location is required to serve farmers; b. Close proximity to a rural resource is required; c. Discourage use of prime agricultural land as defined by the USDA Soil Productivity Classification map in Chapter II titled Background Report. d. The site is suitable for an on-site wastewater treatment absorption system. e. If commercial rezoning is requested,such use will include appropriate conditions to prevent other unacceptable commercial uses of the site In the future. 43 EXHIBIT D-3 3