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097 DRAFT 3-18-86 3-21-86 4-23-86 4-25-86 5-20-86 CLUSTER DEVELOEMENTS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS SECTION 22 Definitions Cluster Development: A subdivision in which building lots are grouped together through a transfer of allowable density within the subdivided tract. Cluster development permits more efficient development by creating lots with gross land areas smaller than those required for conventional lot-by- lot development, yet maintains application of normal lot density standards to the subdivided tract as a whole by requiring that land area saved by lot size reductions be reserved as permanent open and/or recreation space. SECTION IV-B-5 Cluster Developments IV-B-5-a ' Intent Cluster developments, as defined in Article 22, allow for greater design flexibility and originality, permit the reasonable use of land with difficult physical conditions (topography, floodplain, unique natural areas, etc. ) respect the physical qualities of the land, reduce the overall development and public costs and, preserve open space to serve recreational , scenic and public service purposes. Cluster developments permit the modification and variation of lot and yard requirements provided that the sum of reductions in lot area becomes common open and for recreation space for the benefit of all residents of the cluster development or for dedication to public use. Development under this provision is optional . IV-B-5-b Application Criteria Cluster developments may be approved for any residential district upon the following findings: a) The tract is a minimum of 40,000 square feet for the AR district, 200,000 square feet for the R-1 districts and 80,000 square feet for all other districts. b) Approved water supply and wastewater treatment systems are available and each lot is served by separate water supply and sewerage connections.