In order to calculate the allowable average density, a parcel shall be evaluated based upon the following criteria (in order of occurrence):
(a) Developable Land. Acreage of non-developable land (as defined in the General Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan Glossary) must be subtracted from gross acreage to arrive at developable land. (Ord. 4346, 12/13/94)
(b) Matrix Calculations. Developable land is evaluated through the criteria in the matrix system (Section 13.14.060) to arrive at a preliminary allowable average parcel size.
(c) Overriding Minimum Acreage Policies. The parcel is examined to determine if it is subject to any overriding General Plan policies, or Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan policies, requiring a minimum gross acreage parcel size (e.g., watershed land, fire hazard areas, fault zones, etc.). Such minimum parcel size restrictions if applicable, take precedence over the preliminary allowed average density in the event of a conflict. (See Subsection 13.14.070).
(d) Final Allowable Average Density. The matrix calculations in paragraph (b) above shall become the final maximum allowable average density for the parcel unless modified pursuant to paragraph (c) above. (Ord. 3026, 12/23/80; 3072, 5/12/81; 3330, 11/23/82; 3434, 8/23/83)