The Countryside Program has completed model regulations for residential conservation development. Models for small town/village infill, and commercial/industrial/institutional development, are in the research phase. Models address township zoning, county subdivision regulations, and both subjects for cities and villages.

The following is an outline of the sections. See the Countryside Program Resource Manual for the full language.

Part I : Introduction

Part II: Township Zoning Regulations
Section 100 – Purpose
Section 110 – Definitions
Section 120 – Permitted Uses
Section 130 – Minimum Project Area for Conservation Development
Section 140 – Required Open Space and Permitted Density
Section 150 – Regulations for Required Common Open Space
Section 160 – Development and Site Planning Standards
Section 170 – Developtment Design Criteria
Section 180 – Project Review Procedure

Part III : County Subdivision Regulations
Section 200 – Purpose
Section 210 – Application
Section 220 – Definitions
Section 230 – General Design Principles
Section 240 – Street Principles and Standards
Section 250 – Resource Protection Regulations
Section 260 – Supplemental Review Criteria

Part IV : Guidelines for Adaptation
and Use by Municipalities

Part V : Appendicies
Appendix A – Example for Determining Open Space and Calculating Density
Appendix B – Detailed Requirements for Associations
Appendix C – Examples of Appropriate Development Standards
Appendix D – Development Design Criteria
Appendix E – ORC §519.021 Township Authorization for PUDs
Appendix F – Private Streets: Standards to Consider for Conservation Developments