Residential Standard Plans allow for no more than 5 acres of disturbance.
If wooded parcels are being cleared, the first acre of woods can be cleared plus 50% of the remaining wooded area.
Example:
A 3-acre wooded parcel can have 1 acre cleared + 1 cleared acre; 1 acre will remain wooded.
A 5-acre wooded parcel can have 1 acre cleared + 2 cleared acres; 2 acres will remain wooded.
A 9-acre wooded parcel can have 1 acre cleared + 4 cleared acres; 4 acres would remain wooded.
A 15-acre wooded parcel can have 1 acre cleared + 4 cleared acres; 10 acres would remain wooded.
If clearing more than five acres you will need to submit a Detailed Plan.
Please contact SCD for more information, 302-856-2105.