§ 7.01. Cluster Subdivisions

A.

The purpose of cluster developments is to provide creative and innovative single family developments that minimize land disturbances and maximize the preservation and conservation of sensitive natural areas and open space by grouping dwellings in clusters through:

1.

Variation of lot sizes, and use of open space;

2.

Maintenance and restrictive use of open space;

3.

Integration of existing and potential development adjoining the cluster subdivision.

B.

Cluster subdivisions shall be processed as major subdivisions pursuant to Section 2.03.

C.

Cluster subdivisions shall provide at least three (3) developable acres. Existing developments may be enlarged as cluster subdivisions provided the total resulting developable area exceeds three (3) acres.

D.

Cluster subdivisions shall be permitted in the R-5, R-5MF, R-8, R-8MF, R-10, R-15 and R-20 zoning districts, and shall conform to the requirements thereof, unless otherwise specified. Lots may be created smaller than required by the underlying zoning district, as shown in Table 7-1.

Table 7-1: Lot Sizes for Cluster Subdivisions

Zoning District	Minimum Square Feet
R-5, R-5MF	4,000
R-8, R-8MF	6,000
R-10	7,500
R-15	11,250
R-20	15,000

 

E.

The minimum amount of open space shall equal the difference between lot area required in the underlying zoning district and lot area provided. Open space shall comply with standards established in Section 6.06.

F.

Private streets may be approved in conformance with Sections 7.03 and 8.06.

G.

In any cluster subdivision, lots shall conform to the setback requirements listed in Table 6-1 except for lot width and Section 7.01, G.2.

1.

Each lot must be of sufficient size and dimension to support development, including principal and accessory structures, off-street parking, accessory structures, and utility easements.

2.

Dwellings shall have a minimum ten-foot separation.

H.

Total density shall not exceed the density allowed in Section 6.02.

(Ord. No. 02-15, 3-2-2015)