Delmar City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVI
Cluster Developments
§ 10-134 Purpose of regulations.
To provide for the clustering of residential units; to encourage the wise and efficient utilization of land; to provide a greater variety in our living environment; to provide for the permanent preservation of open space areas in residential developments; and to provide for a lower public investment in utility installations, the following minimum standards are established for cluster development.
§ 10-135 Procedures.
A.
Cluster developments are permitted inherently in R-4 Districts, provided the development adheres to the total land area required for the sum of the individual lots required for the district without meeting individual lot area and width requirements.
B.
A comprehensive site plan must be provided for the entire development project. This plan should be submitted and reviewed in accordance with the Article XXVI, Development Plans, of this chapter.
C.
In addition to the elements required in a comprehensive site plan, the site plan and elements of a cluster development, as a minimum, shall contain the following information:
(1)
The plan must show the location, purpose, and type of construction of all buildings, all public and private parking arrangements, lighting, utilities, community open spaces, all natural features, and the overall population and traffic density of the development proposed on the site.
(2)
A copy of all proposed deed restrictions, covenants, bylaws, or other legal instruments designed to provide for continuing maintenance and control of community open space area, parking, stormwater management and utility easement areas, including any homeowners' association agreement or bylaws.
§ 10-136 Design standards and restrictions.
A.
A minimum of 20% of the entire project must be retained in open areas and deeded for the common use of residents of the development. The common and developed open space area shall be planned as an integral part of the development providing access to and benefits for all residents of the development.
B.
The development must contain a minimum of five acres.
C.
The developer shall provide unified access to the commonly used open areas designated in the Comprehensive Plan and shall suitably provide for maintenance for such open areas.
D.
Essential services must be available for the development from a common source and be individually metered.