Santa Rosa task force adopts engineered-grading exception, renames 'alternative subdivision' as 'conservation community' with 25% open-space requirement
The county task force agreed on code language allowing limited clearing when justified by an engineered grading plan, and moved to rebrand the former "alternative subdivision" provision as a "conservation community" with a 25% conservation/open-space requirement and guidelines for ponds, setbacks and public maintenance options.
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The Santa Rosa County Citizens Land Development Code Task Force on May 2 agreed to add an exception allowing clearing beyond platted rights-of-way when justified by an engineered grading plan for infrastructure or to ensure drainage feasibility, and agreed to rename the draft "alternative subdivision" provision as a "conservation community."
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