(A) The number of subdivision lots allowed in a cluster subdivision shall be the same as the number permitted by the lot area requirements of the zoning district, or districts, in which the cluster subdivision is located. Land used for schools, churches and other non-residential buildings and uses shall not be included in the area for determining the number of allowable lots. The determination of the number of lots allowed shall also recognize any critical area requirements that may be applicable to the subdivision site, as identified in Chapter 152 of this code of ordinances.
(B) The area and location of the area to be preserved and maintained through the cluster subdivision option for farm use and/or open space uses shall be of a size and location sufficient to achieve the purposes of the area preserved and the purposes of the cluster subdivision option. As a guide only, the area to be preserved and maintained through the cluster subdivision option for farm uses and/or open space uses should be a minimum, and at least 50% of the area of the entire subdivision site.
(C) The development shall be in a single or corporate ownership or the subdivision application filed jointly by the owners of the property.
(D) The property adjacent to the cluster subdivision shall not be adversely affected and to this end, the Planning Commission and Town Council may require, that uses of least intensity or greatest compatibility be arranged around the boundaries of the cluster subdivision area.
(Ord. 14-11-02, passed 11-14-2002)