(a)

Intent. The intent of this article is to provide voluntary alternative zoning provisions which promote ingenuity in design and preserve the natural features of the site.

(b)

Unified control. All land included for development as a cluster subdivision shall meet the requirements of unified control for planned unit developments in section 54-520.

(c)

Permitted uses. Permitted uses within cluster subdivisions are single-family detached dwellings.

(d)

General requirements. All permitted uses shall be subject to the accessory use and structure, sign, height and parking requirements of the district within which the subdivision is located.

(e)

Area and density requirements. A tract or parcel of land proposed for development as a cluster subdivision shall contain a minimum area of two acres. Maximum density of a cluster subdivision shall be eight dwelling units per net acre.

(f)

Minimum lot area requirements. All single-family detached dwellings shall have a minimum lot area of 3,600 square feet, front yard setback of ten feet and rear yard setback of 20 feet. There shall be a minimum side yard setback of two feet and minimum aggregate side yards setback of 12 feet; provided, however, that there shall be a minimum building separation of ten feet. All lot size reductions shall be compensated for by a substantially equivalent amount of land in cluster open space to be preserved and maintained for its scenic, recreational or conservation value. To the maximum extent practicable, such open space areas shall be directly accessible by all dwellings.

(g)

Procedures for approving cluster subdivisions. The procedures for approving cluster subdivisions shall be the same as provided in section 54-523.

(Code 1992, § 17.49)