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Article 7: Subdivisi99 <br /> Section 1.1: Cluster Developments <br /> {G) Cluster developments in the UNIV PW and UNIV CA Watershed Protection Overlay <br /> Districts shall comply with the development standards as set forth in Sections /1.2 and <br /> 6.6 of this Ordinance. <br /> For lots created as part of a cluster development, minimum lot area, lot width and setback <br /> {A) Minimum lot area requirements may be reduced to no less than one acre. <br /> {B) Minimum lot width requirements may be reduced to no less than 10/1 feet. <br /> {C) Minimum front setback requirements may be reduced to 30 feet except where the front lot <br /> line forms an exterior boundary of the cluster development in which case no reduction <br /> {D) Minimum rear and sidc sctback rcquircmcnts may be rcduccd to 10 fcct cxccpt whcrc <br /> the rear and side lot line forms an exterior boundary of the cluster development in which <br /> case no reduction shall be permitted. <br /> {A) Cluster recreation/open space shall be dedicated to the public unless the Board of <br /> County Commissioners finds that the size, location, type of development, or cost of <br /> space would make public use undesirable or unnecessary. <br /> {B) The applicant may request that the cluster recreation/open space be designated for <br /> private use. <br /> {C) If cluster open/recreation space is not dedicated for public use, it shall be subject to <br /> ___ e.=e =e- _ -•e=••=• t to assure its maintenance and preservation for <br /> the intended purpose as provided in Section 7.1/1.3. <br /> {B)(I) Open space designed to protect environmental resources identified in "An Inventory of <br /> " - --e- <br /> through dedication of conservation easements, dedication to Orange County, rostrictivo <br /> particular site or resource. <br /> _ _ e ".'e ___ . _• _ -lat shall provide for a total environment better than that which <br /> could be achieved under standard regulations and must meet the following criteria: <br /> {A) Individual lots, buildings and streets shall be designed and situated to minimize alteration <br /> of the natural site features to be preserved. <br /> {B) The usability of cluster open/recreation space shall be determined by the size, shape, <br /> topographic and location requirements specified in Section 7.11. <br /> {C) Cluster open space shall include irreplaceable natural features such as, but not limited to, <br /> streams, significant stands of trees, individual trees of significant size and/or species, <br /> uncommon plant communities, wildlife habitats and rock outcroppings. <br /> {D) Cluster recreation space shall be easily accossiblo to podostrianc, including tho <br /> +capped. <br /> {E) (E) The suitability of cluster opon spaco intondod for sconic valuo shall bo <br /> determined by its visibility from adjoining properties and streets and shall seek to lessen <br /> the area devoted to motor vehicle access. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-38 <br />