Item 7B Plan 9February 9, 2005
Appendix B
Rural Conservation Subdivision (RCS) Land Use Category
The purpose of the Rural Conservation Subdivision Land Use District is to protect and preserve a
portion of Southlake' agricultural /ranching environment and rural character.
Areas to be considered for this designation:
Areas greater than 20 acres that consist of either:
• large estates,
• ranchettes,
• equestrian activities, or
• agricultural activities.
Served by rural cross section roadway (bar ditches); or
Natural features, agricultural, grazing, or equestrian uses.
Features of the land use district
1) Standard subdivision development at a net density range of up to one -half (0.5) dwelling
units per acre will be allowed.
2) Subdivisions with a contiguous land area of greater than twenty (20) acres may be
permitted to develop smaller lots ( >20,000 sq. ft.) under a cluster option at an overall net
density not to exceed one (1) dwelling units per acre, provided that the following
conditions are met:
• Sewer and water service is available.
• For every square foot of land allocated for a residential lot, an equal or greater amount
of open space will need to be dedicated.
• The open space dedicated shall be continuous and shall be protected by a perpetual
easement held by a qualifying party approved by the city.
• The open space will remain in a natural or passive state.
• Clustered lots shall be developed in the least obtrusive location and away from
environmentally sensitive areas such as tree areas, active agricultural activities, or
equestrian activities.
3) Properties designated RCS are eligible for purchase development rights (PDRs) to
developers in areas designated.
4) In some cases, SF1 -A zoning may be appropriate for tracts that do not meet the minimum
lot size requirements of the RCS land use category.
Appendix B B -1 Rural Conservation Subdivision
Land Use Category