(A) In any single-family residential subdivision in the zones indicated below, a developer may create lots that are smaller than those required by § 153.135 if such developer complies with the provisions of this section and if the lots so created are not smaller than the minimums set forth in the following table:
Zone | Minimum Square Feet |
Zone | Minimum Square Feet |
A-5 | 10,000 |
R-6, RM-6 | 4,000 |
R-8, RM-8 | 5,000 |
R-10 | 5,000 |
RM-10 | 5,000 |
R-15 | 7,000 |
R-20 | 8,000 |
(B) The intent of this section is to authorize the developer to decrease lot sizes and leave the land "saved" by so doing as usable open space, thereby lowering development costs without increasing the density beyond what would be permissible if the land were subdivided into the size lots required by § 153.135.
(C) The amount of usable open space that must be set aside shall be determined by:
(1) Subtracting from the standard square footage requirement set forth in § 153.135, the amount of square footage of each lot that is smaller than that standard; and
(2) Adding together the results obtained in division (C)(1) above for each lot.
(E) The setback requirements of § 153.142 shall not apply in cluster subdivisions. However, front, side and rear lot setbacks shall be provided on said lot in no less than the same proportion to those required in the said zoning district in which the cluster subdivision is located.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)