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27.02.160 DENSITY TRANSFER.

Transfer or allocation of density from one building site to another within the same planning or specific plan area may be permitted if both sites are under the ownership of the same person at the time of the transfer or allocation, or in the case of a specific plan, at the time of approval. Any such density transfer or allocation must be processed according to the procedures established for either special permits or planned development permits, provided that if the transfer or allocation is authorized by an approved specific plan, no further approval shall be required.