§ 167-45. Purposes.

The purposes of open space development are as follows:

A. 

Residential amenity.

(1) 

The creation of neighborhoods and community gathering and recreational areas;

(2) 

High quality site design resulting from flexible site and lot standards; and

(3) 

Creation of open space usable for recreation, either active or passive.

B. 

Conservation.

(1) 

Preservation of significant natural and man-made characteristics of the site; and

(2) 

Preservation of floodplains, slopes subject to erosion and other environmentally sensitive areas.

C. 

Comprehensive land use planning.

(1) 

Coordination with the Town of Malta Comprehensive Plan, Agriculture and Open Space Preservation Study, Open Space and Recreation Needs Assessment Report, linkage study and other applicable Town, county, state, federal and regional plans and programs;

(2) 

Maintenance of the residential character of the Town of Malta, while increasing the variety of housing opportunities available; and

(3) 

Development or redevelopment of land in a manner appropriate to the special characteristics of each site and present and future needs of the Town.