A cluster development is a special use designed to allow for non-conventional developments, and mixed-use developments. The requirements for the cluster development are as follows.
(A) Cluster developments are by special use permit only.
(B) A cluster development may be developed in any residential, business or commercial zone in the town.
(C) A minimum of five lots is required.
(D) A lot size exemption of 75% of the minimum lot size for the zone the cluster development is to be utilized is allotted; all other requirements for that zone will apply.
(E) Uses shall be limited to single- family detached dwellings, and related accessory uses, as described by the zoning district the development is in.
(F) The maximum number of potential lots that may be created shall be computed by subtracting 20% of the gross area (an allowance for street right-of-ways) and by dividing the remainder by the minimum lot area requirements for the zoning district in which the development is located. This section shall apply regardless of the amount of land actually required for streets.
(G) An amount of land at a minimum equal to the amount of reduction in lot size as determined by division (D) above shall be placed as open space within the development and each lot shall have direct access by right-of-way or easement to such open space. Such open spaces shall be held in nonprofit, corporate ownership by the owners of the lots within the development. In consideration of the purposes served by a cluster development, the title to such open space shall be preserved to the perpetual benefit of the private properties in the development and shall be restricted against private ownership for any other purposes. Twenty percent of the open space must have improvements. As an option, where the Board of Aldermen agrees, such open space may be dedicated to the town for public benefit.
(Ord. passed 8-14-2007; Am. Ord. passed - - )