Cluster subdivisions are intended to allow flexibility in neighborhood and subdivision lot design by permitting the development of single-family and two-family dwellings on lots smaller than normally required for the zone in which the subdivision is located and by dedicating or reserving the land so saved to needed open space. It is not intended that this type of subdivision be universally applied but only where circumstances or natural features and land use make it appropriate and of special benefit to the residents of the subdivision and surrounding area. (Ord. 15-18, 7-7-2015, eff. 7-7-2015)

1. Zones Allowed As Conditional Use: A cluster subdivision shall be a conditional use in R-1-10, R-1-8, R-1-6 and R-2 zones, and notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the provisions as hereinafter set forth shall be applicable if any conflict exists; provided, however, that no such cluster subdivision shall contain more than twenty five (25) dwelling units.
2. Lot Area Reduction: Where land is proposed for subdivision into lots and a subdivider dedicates or permanently reserves land within the subdivision for recreational use or open space, a reduction in the minimum lot area required for the zone in which the cluster subdivision is located, may be approved by the planning commission, provided the provisions of this chapter are met, and further; provided, that the cluster subdivision receives subdivision approval. (Ord. 15-18, 7-7-2015, eff. 7-7-2015)
   

1. Minimum Lot Area: The minimum lot area for dwellings may be reduced below the area normally required in the zone in which the cluster subdivision is located, but no lot shall have an area less than two-thirds (2/3) of the minimum lot area required for such dwelling in the respective zone.
2. Minimum Lot Width And Yard Setbacks: The minimum lot width and side yard may be reduced below the side yard normally required in the zone in which the cluster subdivision is located, but no lot shall have a width or side yard of less than or three-fourths (3/4) of the minimum lot width or side yard required in the respective zone. (Ord. 15-18, 7-7-2015, eff. 7-7-2015)
   

There shall be permanently reserved within the subdivision for recreation and/or open space, parcels of land whose total area is not less than the amount by which the areas of the residential lots are reduced below the minimum area normally required in the zone in which the cluster subdivision is located. (Ord. 15-18, 7-7-2015, eff. 7-7-2015)

Recreation and/or open space areas to be permanently reserved shall be imposed, landscaped and maintained in accordance with a plan approved by the planning commission and the cluster subdivision provision of the subdivision title. (Ord. 15-18, 7-7-2015, eff. 7-7-2015)

A preliminary plan of the cluster subdivision showing the areas within the subdivision to be permanently reserved for recreation and/or open space, and plans showing the proposed use, improvements and method of maintenance of such areas shall be approved by the planning commission before the cluster subdivision proposal becomes allowed. (Ord. 15-18, 7-7-2015, eff. 7-7-2015)

1. The subdivider of a cluster subdivision shall submit plans of landscaping and improvements for the common open space. The subdivider shall also explain the intended use of the open space maintained. A cluster subdivision must assure proper use, construction, and maintenance of open space facilities and must result in a development superior to conventional development in terms of its benefits to future owners of the subdivision, surrounding residents and the general public.
2. The planning commission may place whatever additional conditions or restrictions it may deem necessary to ensure development and maintenance of the desired character for common open space, including plans for disposition or reuse of property if the open space use is not maintained in the manner agreed upon or is abandoned by the owners. (Ord. 15-18, 7-7-2015, eff. 7-7-2015)
   

See subsection 11-3-1F, "Cluster Subdivision; Special Provisions," of this code for cluster subdivision design standards and requirements. (Ord. 15-18, 7-7-2015, eff. 7-7-2015)