A development plan shall be submitted in accordance with Chapter 1109. When reviewing such plans, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall use as a guide the standards of this chapter and the guidelines set forth below. Where strict application of these standards would serve no significant purpose, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the authority to waive, modify or apply additional standards so long as the convenience and general welfare of neighboring uses is maintained.
(a) Lot and yard sizes shall be shown on the development plan and shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) Area, Yard and Height requirements shall not be reduced to less than the requirements of Chapter 1125.03 for the R1-50 District.
(c) Building sites shall be arranged to minimize disruption of scenic views and vistas.
(d) The location, mass and spatial relationships of buildings shall emulate traditional village patterns and local character.
(e) The arrangement of roads, driveways and lots shall be logically related to existing topography and land form.
(f) Natural features such as hills and ridges, trees, wooded areas, rock outcroppings, ravines, and water courses shall be undisturbed insofar as possible.
(g) Landscaping shall be required around the boundary of a Cluster Development to screen and lessen the impact of the development on surrounding properties. The buffer shall be landscaped in accordance with an approved landscape plan and shall be maintained as open space which may be included as part of the required common open space.
(h) The plan shall not have an adverse impact on the scale and character of surrounding existing development.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)