** On corner lots, one lot frontage may be no more than 10% less than the required width when the remaining lot frontage meets the minimum frontage requirement and all required setbacks are met.

*** Lot width is measured at the front property line (not at the setback line).

Performance Criteria and Bonus Densities. Performance points can be earned by qualification of established values as described below. Interpretation is given to the City Manager for the purpose of processing the application and later approved by the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission.

1. Maintenance of Natural or Historic Features. Preservation of existing physical/natural or historic features that are special or unique to the site or of historical significance to the City and will be protected and incorporated and/or enhanced as a part of the development project. Such features may include unusual rock formations, established mature stands of trees, particularly interesting vegetation growths, water bodies or corridors, unusual topography, unique geological features, important wildlife habitat, historic trails, historic buildings or structures, etc.
2. Landscaping Improvements.
   1. Large Trees in Front of Lots. Design and planting of two or more trees larger than 2" inch in diameter at four feet from the base for deciduous trees and greater than 10 feet in height for conifers to be planted in the front yards of private residential lots and/or on any adjoining park strip.
   2. Large Trees in Other Common Areas. Design and planting of 10 trees per acre larger than 2" inch in diameter at four feet from the base for deciduous trees and greater than 10 feet in height for conifers to be planted in accordance with an approved landscape plan for the common area within the subdivision. Such landscape plan would also include the necessary irrigation for the establishment of said trees.
   3. Soften Fence Appearance. Areas which are to be screened by using a solid non-see-through wood or masonry fence and landscaping which acts to soften the appearance of the fence. Landscaping may be vines, shrubs, or trees, as prescribed in an approved landscape plan.
3. Water Conservation Measures.
   1. Mandated Planting Restrictions. Incorporation of Central Iron County Water Conservancy District water conservation standards for plant species/type, sizes, and amounts into the CC&R’s for the development.
   2. Incorporate Sewer Effluent Reuse System. Design and install a water reuse system that captures wastewater effluent for reuse in irrigation within the development. Where a system for future conveyance of wastewater effluent for reuse in irrigation within the development is installed, one-half of the available points shall be awarded.
   3. Secondary Irrigation System with Surface Water. Design and install a secondary (separate from primary culinary water system) water irrigation system that utilizes appropriated surface water rights for the primary source of irrigation water for private lot irrigation and/or common area irrigation.
   4. Secondary Irrigation System with Drainage Water. Design and install a secondary water irrigation system (separate from primary culinary water system) that utilizes captured and collected drainage water as a supplemental source of irrigation water for private lot and/or common area irrigation.
   5. Secondary Irrigation System with Underground Water. Design and install a secondary (separate from primary culinary water system) water irrigation system that utilizes appropriated underground water rights for the primary source of irrigation water for private lot irrigation and/or common area irrigation.
4. Public/Community Facilities.
   1. Facilities/Property Planned. Facilities are planned and specific areas or land parcels are identified and prescribed for uses such as schools, churches, fire stations, libraries, community meeting halls or recreational facilities, etc., and are not available for residential or commercial development at the present time or for conversion at a later time.
   2. Facilities Planned — Property Conveyed. Facilities are planned for specific land parcels as described in (4)(a) above, and the lot(s) or parcel(s) are dedicated, conveyed or designated to be offered for dedication or conveyance to an appropriate public or private entity as part of the subdivision process.
5. Public Streets. All streets within the development consist of a minimum of a 30 foot driveable width, the cross-section of which shall be presented and approved as part of the Project Master Plan.
6. Project Design Theme. The Project Master Plan provides for a consistent theme for the development of the entire property or, where the development is large enough, two or more compatible themes applicable to specific areas of the development. Such project design theme shall be incorporated as follows:
   1. Installed Landscaping. Landscaping is designed and installed along all streets of the development according to a theme which provides character and interest.
   2. Theme Lighting. Theme lighting is used throughout the development for street lighting, lighting of walkways, parking areas, entrances, and building exteriors.
   3. Fencing. Perimeter fencing used throughout the project matches the building design, i.e., masonry columns or piers using the same brick or stone as the buildings.
   4. Special Features. Special features such as fountains, streams, ponds, sculptures, or other elements which establish a strong theme for the development and are utilized in highly visible locations in the development.
7. Building Design Theme. The Project Master Plan provides for a consistent theme applicable to residential and nonresidential structures to be constructed on the entire property or, where the development is large enough, two or more compatible themes applicable to specific areas of the development. Such building design theme shall be incorporated as follows:
   1. Facade Materials. The front facade of each dwelling structure, exclusive of windows or doors, have a minimum coverage of 25% of the exterior surface incorporates materials traditionally or historically used in the area. On corner lots, both facades facing the streets shall comply with the above requirement.
   2. Roof Materials. All roofs of main buildings are clad with wood shake, tile, slate or upgraded composition shingles.
8. Work Force Housing. The Project Master Plan provides for a range of housing opportunities for all identifiable economic segments of the population, including households of low and moderate income. Development shall provide ten (10) percent of the Equivalent Residential Units (ERU’s) proposed for their project as Affordable Housing units within the development, or to pay fee-in-lieu to Parowan City to be used to assist in other ways to create Affordable Housing within Parowan City.
9. Drainage Design Theme. Incorporation of a master drainage plan that utilizes swales, holding facilities and other drainage features that is designed to capture storm water and retain said runoff within the development with no net discharge from the project and utilizes design elements that portray the character and interest of the project design theme.
10. Open Space Buffer. The designated open space should help to screen and/or separate the impacts of the project from existing adjacent projects and/or incompatible land uses on properties in the immediate surrounding area.
11. Mixed Use Area. Commercial. The project includes an area for mixed use of residential units established above, adjacent to or combined with, commercial units that facilitates the integration of diverse but compatible uses into a single development and provides residents of the project and the immediate neighborhood with some commercial retail and business services resulting in reduced car travel to more distant retail and commercial centers, as well as employment opportunities closer to home, which encourages pedestrian traffic use "Live, work and play"opportunities within convenient distance from each other.
12. Common Parking /Storage for Recreational Vehicles. Provision of one or more combined paved/graveled surface area(s) for the storage of operable and licensed recreational vehicles.
13. Open Space. (10%, 15%, 20+%). Open space is designed (not left over space between buildings) and flows uninterrupted through the entire development linking dwellings and recreation amenities and trails in accordance with design concepts described in Section.
14. Recreational Amenities/Parks and Playgrounds/Trail System and Connectivity.
    1. Private. The project includes one or more recreational amenities primarily for the use of the residents of the project. Amenities, may include swimming pools, sports courts, spas, barbecue and picnic facilities, or other features as approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. Parks and trail systems may include playgrounds, play fields, playground equipment, exercise and health stations, etc., designed primarily for use by residents of the project and not accessible by the public (community members other than residents of the project).
    2. Public Access. The project includes one or more recreational amenities for the use of any or all residents of the City (public) or a park or trail has been constructed according to City standards and has been or will be dedicated to the City. This may include dedication of land for public park(s), public access along a stream, or public access along a planned trail that may or may not be developed. The City must be willing to accept the proposed dedication. Such dedications shall be at the discretion of the City and property owner.

Improvements. The improvement requirements set forth in the City Design and Construction Standards may be altered for the following improvements, when recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council.

1. Sidewalks.  Must be constructed in front of lots.
2. Drainage (curbs and gutters). May be eliminated when storm drainage system utilizes swales and road-side drainage systems with minimal collection of drainage waters and no off-site discharge in excess of historical run-off.
3. Off-Street Parking.  When no on-street parking is allowed or provided, three off-street parking spaces shall be required outside of a garage; otherwise two spaces are required off-street.
4. Signs and Fencing.  Monument/Entrance signs shall be considered as part of the project design theme and incorporated into the fencing plan. Height and setbacks shall be considered in plan approval. Signs shall be in accordance with the project design theme and the City Sign Ordinance.
5. Lighting. Theme lighting may be varied from existing City requirements when recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council.

1. Mountain Developments;
2. Gated/Private Communities, where emergency access is provided;
3. Phasing of a project in relation to open space improvements and recreational amenities being provided;
4. Use of development agreements when the scope of the project is beyond the structure provided by a Master Planned Zone in this Section.