Cluster developments are subdivisions and are thus subject to these subdivision regulations. The following procedure for final plat approval as required in this chapter shall be utilized: Required minimum lot size is one-sixth of an acre; minimum setbacks are 20 feet from the road and ten feet from side and rear property lines with the exception of lots which are located in the perimeter area of the cluster development (abutting non-cluster sites) where the side and rear setbacks shall be at least 15 feet. Cluster developments are permitted only in the R-3 Zoning District. Clustering of development is allowed in the watershed areas of the R-3 Zoning District under the following conditions:
(A) The average lot area in the total acreage of the propose development shall not be less than the minimum lot area specified for WS II or WS-II-C in § 154.105.
(B) All built-upon area shall be designed and located to minimize stormwater runoff impact to the receiving waters and minimize concentrated stormwater flow.
(C) The remainder of the tract shall remain in a vegetated or natural state. Where the development has an incorporated property owners' association, the title of the open space shall be conveyed to the association for management. Where a property owners' association is of incorporated, a maintenance agreement shall be filed with the property deeds.
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(1989 Code, Title V, Ch. 51, Art. XVIII, § 1808) (Ord. passed 10-9-1991; Ord. passed 12-14-1999); Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
Editor's note:
1 Amended October 9, 1991.
2 Amended December 14, 1999.