To encourage open space and conservation areas, cluster subdivisions are permitted in all zoning districts permitting single-family residential uses in accordance with the following zoning criteria:
(A) Residential subdivisions are permitted to cluster lots and to reduce lot sizes in order to compensate for the minimum open space requirements established herein; however, density shall not be permitted to increase for the development site as a whole.
(B) For lots along the exterior boundary of a cluster subdivision, setbacks for yards adjacent to such exterior boundaries shall be not less than two times the setbacks required for the district in which the subdivision is proposed to be located.
(C) Permanent open space conserved as part of the cluster subdivision shall be designed to serve one of the stated purposes for cluster subdivisions or shall be so arranged as to mitigate the impacts of clustering on adjoining properties and shall meet all requirements for open space as stated in § 157.140.
(D) The minimum lot size and interior lot setbacks may not be reduced to less than 50% of the minimum lot size and setbacks for the district in which the cluster subdivision is located.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)