(a) A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the gross acreage in a Cluster Development shall be retained as permanent open space with such areas indicated on a map submitted by the applicant.
(b) The designated open space shall be designed to best preserve the natural qualities of the land and shall typically include all or part of the following resources:
(1) Mature woodlands.
(2) Top of ridge lines.
(3) Aquifer recharge areas.
(4) Areas with highly permeable soils.
(5) Significant wildlife habitat areas.
(6) Historic, archaeological or cultural features.
(7) Scenic views into the property from existing public roads.
(c) To the extent possible, designated open space shall be contiguous acreage. Except areas that by their nature have a linear configuration, such as buffers, waterbodies, or trail links, the length to width ratio of any parcel of open space shall not exceed 4:1.
(d) Every effort shall be made to provide open space that will either connect or have potential to connect to contiguous areas to form a network of open space.
(e) Stormwater management ponds or basins may be included as part of the minimum required open space.
(f) Uses of the common open land shall be limited to conservation and natural preserve areas, and passive park type uses such as hiking trails,
(g) The limits of designated open space shall be permanently and visibly marked in a manner so as to distinguish such open space from individual lots.
(h) Common open space shall not be depleted, reduced in size or converted to any other use. (Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)