Cluster development is allowed in all Watershed Areas [except WS-I] under the following conditions:
(A) Minimum lot sizes are not applicable to single-family cluster development project; however, the total number of lots shall not exceed the number of lots allowed for single-family detached developments in § 155.32. Density or built-upon area for the project shall not exceed that allowed for the critical area, balance of watershed or protected area, whichever applies.
(B) All built-upon area shall be designed and located to minimize stormwater runoff impact to the receiving waters and minimize concentrated stormwater flow, maximize the use of sheet flow through vegetated areas, and maximize the flow length through vegetated areas.
(C) Areas of concentrated density development shall be located in upland area and as far as practicable from surface waters and drainage ways.
(D) The remainder of the tract shall remain in a vegetated or natural state. The title to the open space area shall be conveyed either to an incorporated homeowners association for management; to a local government for preservation as a park or open space; or to a public or to a conservation organization for preservation in a permanent easement. Where a property association is not incorporated, a maintenance agreement binding upon all property owners within the development shall be filed with the Register of Deeds.
(E) Cluster developments that meet the applicable low density requirements shall transport stormwater runoff by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable.
(Ord. passed 10-16-23)