In any residential zone other than the R-75 and R-10 Zones, an applicant for a major subdivision may apply to the Planning Board for a cluster development. Such application shall be accompanied by a sketch plat indicating in general the plan and the area to be retained in open space or used for other municipal purposes.

If, in the opinion of the Planning Board, such a development will assist in achieving the objectives of the Master Plan, official map, or other codes and ordinances, and the applicant proposes that the open space shall be dedicated to the Township, then the Planning Board shall request approval from the governing body that the open space or land resulting from the application of cluster development will be accepted by the Township. If approval is not granted within 60 days from the date of referral, the applicant may submit a cluster plan providing for ownership of common land in accordance with the procedures provided in subsection 21-1001.4b.