59-C-9.52. Intent.

In order to accomplish the purpose of rural cluster development, the intent of this method is that at least 60 percent of the property must normally be reserved for open space or for the following classes of uses stated in section 59-C-9.3. The exceptions noted are not permitted and are excluded from this area.

   (a)   Agricultural.

   (b)   Transportation, communication and utilities; except:

      (1)   Airstrip associated with a farm;

      (2)   Helistop; and

      (3)   Radio or television broadcasting station or tower.

   (c)   Cultural, entertainment and recreational, except outdoor rifle, pistol, or skeet shooting range.

   (d)   Miscellaneous.

The following classes of uses are not permitted in this reserved area. The exceptions noted are not excluded from this area; they are permitted by right or by special exception, as stated in section 59-C-9.3.

   (a)   Agricultural-industrial, except winery;

   (b)   Agricultural-commercial, except country market and farm market;

   (c)   Resource production and extraction;

   (d)   Residential, except detached dwelling in existence prior to approval of the rural cluster subdivision;

   (e)   Commercial; and

   (f)   Services, except:

      (1)   Private educational institution; and

      (2)   Professional office for a resident of a dwelling in existence prior to approval of the rural cluster subdivision.

No more than 40 percent of the property can normally be used for residential cluster development, except that the planning board may approve a plan of subdivision for cluster development that includes a higher percentage of residential development if it can be demonstrated that such a plan would better accomplish the purposes of the zone than would strict adherence to the 40 percent standard. Such a plan must also be in accordance with the guidelines stated in section 59-C-9.53 below.