YAVAPAI COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE Page 65 regarding the specific additional construction requirements in a manner that will sufficiently notice the potential buyer such as inclusion in the public report, written information made available at the site and post and maintain a minimum four foot by eight foot (4’x 8’) sign at a height of eight feet (8’) at all primary entrances to the development, providing notice regarding the specific additional construction requirements. Such sign(s) shall be maintained while lots are for sale by the developer. Additional methods of noticing future property owners within the intent of this Section may be required by the Development Services Department. 5. In instances where the requirements of this Section conflict with State law establishing the minimum lot size based on the proposed water and wastewater systems for individual lots, the provisions of State law shall prevail. E. Permitted Uses: 1. Primary and Accessory Uses of the underlying zoning district(s) as described in the County Planning and Zoning Ordinance. 2. Open Space. F. Open Space: 1. The minimum amount of open space shall comprise at least forty percent (40%) of the gross tract area. The minimum forty percent (40%) open space requirement shall include all portions of the subject property above the elevation of the thirty-five percent (35%) slope line, up to an amount equal to two-thirds (2/3) of the forty percent (40%) minimum open space requirement. 2. Open Space shall be defined as provided in Section 440 of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. To the greatest degree practicable, open space shall be designated as a contiguous tract and not divided into unconnected, small parcels located in various parts of the development. 4. Open space shall be directly accessible to the largest practicable number of lots within the subdivision. Non-adjacent lots shall be provided with safe, convenient access to the open space. 5. Whether private or public, it shall be the responsibility of the developer to ensure that the open space is protected in perpetuity by legal arrangements sufficient to assure its maintenance and preservation for whatever purpose it is intended. Covenants or other legal arrangements shall specify ownership of the open space, method of maintenance, maintenance taxes and insurance, compulsory membership and assessment provisions, and any other specifications deemed necessary by the County. G. Performance Standards: The Open Space and Sustainable Development Option is available provided the following standards are met. Applicant shall comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable laws, except those that are incompatible with the provisions contained herein. 1. Lot Groupings: Lot or cluster groupings shall be separated by open space to provide spatial definition between groupings.