1. The Director may authorize alternatives to the following dimensional standards that would otherwise apply in the applicable zoning district(s): maximum net density, maximum floor area ratio, maximum lot coverage, maximum structure height, and/or setbacks, provided such alternatives are supported by and consistent with the adopted CFA plan.

2. The Director may also authorize alternatives to the development standards in Article 5: Development Standards, provided the proposed alternatives are supported by and consistent with the adopted CFA plan and meet the intent of the respective standards in Article 5.

3. The Director may authorize the development of accessory uses that are not otherwise allowed in the underlying zoning district(s) but that are supported by and consistent with the goals and standards of the adopted CFA plan. In providing such authorization, the Director may establish use-specific standards applicable to such accessory uses beyond those set forth in Section 3.3, Use-Specific Standards.

1. The application of CFA Alternative standards authorized by this section shall not be considered where the same standard(s) on the subject property were already modified through a separate minor modification or variance.

2. Modifications to an approved PD plan require a PD plan amendment pursuant to Section 8.6.B(3)g.4, PD Plan Amendments.

1. A request for a CFA Alternative shall be submitted to the Director following a pre-application meeting and before a development application is submitted.

2. A minimum of 15 days prior to a decision on a request for a CFA Alternative, the owners of all properties within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property shall be notified by first class mail.

1. The Director shall review the request for a CFA Alternative pursuant to the approval criteria in Section 8.8.C(4) below.

2. The Director shall provide a formal written decision on the requested CFA Alternative to the applicant.

3. Approval of a CFA Alternative shall authorize the applicant to submit an application for a development application that reflects the applicable modified standard(s). The written CFA Alternative decision shall be included with the development application.