(A) The intent of a cluster development is to provide an alternative to standard residential development practices. This land development technique involves locating clusters of home sites on smaller lots than those permitted under conventional development regulations with the remaining "saved" land being retained as common open space. The permanent common open space, legally dedicated through subdivision plat recordation and deed restriction, can be used for natural conservation and/or recreational facilities for community benefit.
(B) A cluster development shall be considered a major subdivision.
(C) Clustering is permitted in any residential zoning district. A developer may create lots that are smaller and arranged differently than those required by the standard zoning district regulations provided the developer complies with the provisions of this section.
(D) Cluster developments shall be serviced only by public water and sewer systems.
(E) The minimum size for a cluster development shall be 12 contiguous acres in the RE zoning district, and one and one-half contiguous acres in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts.
(F) The proposed density for a cluster subdivision (dwelling units per acre) shall conform to that permitted in the district in which the development is located. The density shall be determined by dividing the total number of square feet of the property by the minimum lot size requirement of a single-family dwelling in the underlying zoning district in which the development is proposed.
(G) The normal lot area, lot widths and setback requirements are hereby waived for cluster developments. All zoning district height requirements shall be met.
(H) Cluster developments shall have a minimum road frontage of 50 feet.
(I) The minimum open space dedication for any cluster development shall be 50%.
(J) Refer to § 153.65 below for additional open space requirements.
(K) An open space management plan must be filed with the County Register of Deeds. This plan must legally describe the dedicated open space and that the ownership of the space is divided equally between the building lot owners and that they share on an equal basis, the use of the open space and the costs of maintaining and improving the open space and any improvements thereon.
(Ord. passed 5-17-2007)