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development shall exceed a density of one ( 1 ) dwelling <br /> unit per five (5 ) acres except as may be permitted in <br /> Article 6 .25 . 2 . <br /> 6.25 .2 Existing Lots of Record <br /> Existing lots of record as of October 2, 1989 can be <br /> subdivided to create up to five (5) lots of not less <br /> than two (2 ) acres in size; provided, however, the <br /> remaining land shall be developed with a minimum lot <br /> size of at least five (5) acres for each lot and at a <br /> density not to exceed one ( 1 ) dwelling unit per five (5) <br /> acres of land area. <br /> Existing lots of record as of October 2, 1989 that are <br /> less than five (5 ) acres in size and which cannot be <br /> further subdivided can be developed by the owner at the <br /> current lot size. <br /> 6 .25 . 3 Cluster Alternative <br /> Cluster developments are permitted, provided the minimum <br /> lot size for each lot in the development is not less <br /> than one ( 1) acre, and the overall density of the <br /> development, including the land area saved by lot size <br /> reductions, does not exceed one (1) dwelling unit per <br /> five (5) acres . <br /> All land area saved by lot size reductions shall be <br /> reserved as permanent open space. If cluster open space <br /> is not dedicated for public use, it shall be subject to <br /> approved legal arrangements sufficient to assure its <br /> maintenance and preservation. Such arrangements may <br /> include, but not be limited to, the conveyance of the <br /> open space to a homeowners association, provided the <br /> subdivider shall record a declaration of covenants and <br /> restrictions which prohibits further subdivision of the <br /> open space as well as its use for development purposes . <br /> If needed to control pollution loadings resulting from <br /> the runoff from impervious surfaces in a cluster <br /> development, on-site wet detention basins or ponds may <br /> be required. Where required, the design of such <br /> facilities shall be based on the criteria set forth in <br /> the Final Report = University Lake Water Study dated <br /> March, 1989 . Provision shall also be made for the public <br /> inspection and maintenance of such facilities . <br /> 6 .25 . 4 Impervious Surface Regulated <br /> An impervious surface is a surface composed of any <br /> material which impedes or prevents the natural <br /> infiltration of water into the soil. Impervious surfaces <br /> shall include both paved and unpaved surfaces, <br />