A. Provide an opportunity for small, detached housing types, clustered around an open space.

B. Provide traditional cottage amenities and proportions to ensure that cottage housing developments contribute to the overall community character.

C. Provide centrally located and functional common open space that fosters a sense of community.

D. Provide semi-private area around the individual dwellings to enable diversity in landscape design and foster a sense of ownership.

E. Ensure minimal visual impact from vehicular use and storage areas for residents of the cottage housing development as well as adjacent properties, and to maintain a single-family character along public streets.

F. Take advantage of existing natural features on the site including topography and vegetation, where desirable.

G. Provide the opportunity for more affordable housing units.

H. Promote conservation of natural resources by clustering smaller dwelling units on lots. (Ord. 1310 §48, 2008).