Spring Lake Heights
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
§ 22-608
RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 608; amended 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-17]
Residential cluster developments may be permitted in the R-1 zone district, provided that the following standards and conditions are complied with:
a.
The purpose of this section is to provide a method of preserving land for open spaces, common property, conservation areas, floodplains, recreation areas and parks. These areas are preserved by permitting a reduction in lot sizes without increasing the number of lots or permitted number of dwelling units.
b.
Cluster developments may be approved in accordance with the following standards:
1.
All dwelling units shall be connected to approved and functioning central water supply and central sewage disposal systems.
2.
The maximum number of lots or dwelling units per gross acre of the tract shall be as shown in the Schedule of Permitted Uses, Yard, Area and Bulk Requirements in Section 22-612.
3.
A minimum percent of the total tract to be set aside for either open space, common property or public areas, excluding street rights-of-way, shall be 20%.
c.
Open space donated to the Borough shall meet the following requirements:
1.
The minimum area of each parcel shall be one acre.
2.
It shall be an integral part of the development and located to best suit the purpose(s) for which it is intended.
3.
Every parcel accepted by the Borough shall be conveyed by deed at the time final plat approval is granted.
4.
Lands offered to the Borough shall be subject to approval by the governing body after recommendation by the approving authority. The approving authority shall be guided by the Master Plan, the ability to assemble and relate such lands to an overall plan, the accessibility and potential utility of such lands to serve the intended purpose and such existing features as topography, soils, wetlands and tree cover as these features may enhance or detract from the intended use of lands. The approving authority may request an opinion from other agencies or individuals as to the advisability of accepting any lands to be offered.