Cluster subdivisions may be permitted in the R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts in accordance with the provisions of this section and the requirements of Chapter 151.
(A) Location and permitted uses. Cluster subdivisions are permitted in the R-1 and R-2 Districts. Within a cluster subdivision, permitted uses are limited to the specific permitted uses allowed in the district where the subdivision is located.
(B) Minimum size of cluster subdivision. The minimum size of a cluster subdivision shall be five acres, exclusive of any street right-of-way.
(C) Minimum lot size and dimensional requirements. Within a cluster subdivision, the minimum lot size and dimensional requirements of this chapter and Chapter 151 are waived, provided all provisions for open space dedication and the required approvals of water and sewer systems conform with the requirements of all applicable codes, ordinances, and policies. A minimum setback of 30 feet from any adjacent street right-of-way and 25 feet from any exterior property line of the cluster subdivision.
(D) Open space requirements.
(1) A minimum amount of permanent open space shall be provided in any cluster subdivision in any amount equal to or greater than the total square foot reduction in all lots, but in no case less than one contiguous acre. The open space shall be dedicated for open space use, owned and maintained by a property owners association. An instrument providing for the dedication, ownership, and maintenance of the open space shall be submitted with the preliminary plat. In calculating open space requirements, a cluster subdivision shall exclude the property acreage in any road right-of-way and bodies of waterway.
(2) The required open space shall be located on land contiguous to and geographically situated within the subdivision.
(E) Utilities. Cluster subdivisions are required to have access and utilize water and sewer service from a community water and sewer system.
(Prior Code, Ch. 1 Art. X § 1006)