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�) Establishes or maintains ecoloQical connections throuah site desi�n. as <br /> shown on the Orono Natural Resource In��entory� that w-ill enhance <br /> storm���ater collection and convevance, promote ecolocical and w�ildlife <br /> corridors, and provide recreational opportunities for residents. <br /> 6) Preserves and where appropriate auaments or improves roadwav comdor <br /> enclosure to promote communiri� aesthetics associated with the cirv's rural <br /> character; preserves open rural view�s and other aesthetic elements of the <br /> landscape; and mitiQates the neaative visual impacts of de�-elopment. <br /> 7 j Preserves, maintains, or reinterprets existina landmarks and unique points <br /> of local character, and preserves distinct cultural features that will <br /> maintain a familiar sense ofplace in the communitv. <br /> DIVISION 3. <br /> DENSITY BONUS STANDARDS <br /> Sec. 78-1b36 Density Bonuses for Urban Density Development. For residential <br /> development in Orono's defined urban area (zoning districts allowing densities in excess <br /> of 1 unit per 2 acres, and including properties identified in the Orono Community <br /> Management Plan for conversion to urban density) within the ranges of the guided <br /> density a density bonus � mav be allowed if the City Council finds that the <br /> Performance Bonus Requirements of this ordinance have been met. The City Council <br /> shall determine the extent of density bonus awarded for such properties. Example: <br /> Properties �uided in the Communitv Mana�ement Plan for a densitv ranae of 2-4 units <br /> per acre have a base densitv of 2 units per acre: while the hi�h end of the densitv ran�e is <br /> not �uaranteed, the Citv Council at its discretion mav allow development at a final <br /> density of up to 4 units per acre throu�h the Performance Bonus process. <br /> Sec. 78-1637 Performance �onus Requirements. Within the urban density area, <br /> developers have the opportunity to increase the base density by going above and beyond <br /> the Basic Conservation Design Master Plan requirement. By implementing a combination <br /> of development enhancements that not only preserve but improve the natural <br /> characteristics of the property or preserve and enhance existing landmarks, the developer <br /> shall become eligible for a density bonus. The extent of such density bonus shall be <br /> determined by the City Council. Development enhancements include but are not <br /> necessarily limited to the following <br /> 1) Reforestation beyond existing �voodland limits <br /> 2) Water quality improvements <br /> 3) Improvements in ecological grade of existing communities <br /> 4) LJpgradin� of edge buffering to maximum, or tunneled, character <br /> �) Major preservation ar enhancement of existin� landmarks <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />