4.10 D-ON Natural
4.10.1 Purpose
The D-ON zone addresses open spaces that are maintained in a predominantly undeveloped state, and typically set aside for land conservation, passive recreation, and ecological restoration
4.10.2 General
All development in the D-ON zone must comply with the form standards of this section, as well as any applicable standards in other sections, including the following:
| Principal Uses | Section 6.1 |
| Accessory Uses | Section 6.2 |
| Temporary Uses | Section 6.3 |
| Landscape | Section 7.1 |
| Fences and Walls | Section 7.2 |
| Stormwater | Section 7.3 |
| Outdoor Lighting | Section 7.4 |
| Corner Visibility | Section 7.5 |
| Site Impacts | Section 7.6 |
| Pedestrian Access | Section 8.1 |
| Bicycle Access and Parking | Section 8.2 |
| Vehicle Access and Parking | Section 8.3 |
| Transportation Demand Management | Section 8.4 |
| On-Premise Signs | Section 9.2 |
| Blocks | Section 10.1 |
| Rights-of-Way | Section 10.2 |
| Nonconformities | Section 12.1 |
4.10.3 Lot
Lot Dimensions
| A | Lot area (min) | 5,000 SF |
| B | Lot width (min) | 50’ |
Lot Coverage
| C | Building coverage (max) | 2% |
| D | Impervious coverage (max) | 5% |
4.10.4 Siting
Building Setbacks
| A | Front yard (min) | 15’ |
| B | Corner side yard (min) | 15’ |
| C | Interior side yard (min) | 15’ |
| D | Rear yard (min) | 15’ |
4.10.5 Height
Building Height
| A | Building height (max) | 1 story |
Story Height
| B | Finished ground floor level (min/max) | 0’/2’ |
| Ground story height (min) | N/A |
4.10.6 Activation
Transparency
| Ground floor transparency front facade(min) | N/A |
| Ground floor transparency corner side facade (min) | N/A |
| Upper floor transparency front and corner facades (min) | N/A |
Pedestrian Access
| Main entrance location | N/A |
4.10.7 Specific Standards
- Trails and related public amenities, such as boardwalks, pavilions, and observation towers, are encouraged provided they do not negatively impact sensitive habitats.
- Substantial alteration to existing topography and landscape is permitted only as necessary to restore ecosystem services or a natural, pre- development condition.
- Native vegetation, such as grasses, shrubs, and trees, may be disturbed only as necessary to control noxious or invasive vegetation or to remove dead, dying, or diseased vegetation. Where removal of native vegetation is unavoidable to facilitate civic uses or public access, native or naturalized vegetation must be replaced in kind elsewhere on the site.
- Materials used for elements, features, and objects within the site should use muted, natural colors. Bright, reflective colors, including white, are discouraged.
- Site design should incorporate sustainable landscape design practices, in accordance with the Sustainable Sites Initiative Rating System and Reference Guide.
- The following exterior facade materials are prohibited on principal buildings:
- Reflective wall surface material with a Visible Light Reflectance (VLR) of greater than 15%.