Defining Density

A Bird’s Eye View of Density

View aerial photos of housing densities by district on the page “Defining Density”. It’s a valuable tool to explore how County planners define residential densities.

Visualizing Density

District 4 Rural

The images below show examples of District 4 Rural areas.

Maximum Residential Gross Density

1 dwelling unit per 10 acres (See FLU Policies 2.2.4 and 2.2.4.1 - related to density criteria)

Maximum Intensity (Floor Area Ratio)

Not Applicable

Typical Uses

Farms, ranches, pasture land, crop land, and agricultural related office, commercial, and industrial development. Rural residential development not exceeding 1 unit per 10 gross acres*. If consistent with O.C. Code - Section 30-341, legal lots of record that are smaller than 10 acres may develop with one single family dwelling, subject to applicable zoning criteria.

Specific Intent/Description

This category promotes the long-term viability of agricultural uses as an economic asset while allowing single family residential activity on large lots. Compatible non-residential activity may be considered if directly related to agriculture (agribusiness). Cluster zoning shall not be permitted except where required for protection of significant environmental features, such as Class I conservation areas or rare upland habitat.

Consistent Zoning Districts

A-1: Cirtrus Rural District
A-2: Farmland Rural District
A-R: Agriculture-Residential District
R-CE: Country Estate District
PD: Planned Development District