A.
General.
(1)
It is the purpose of this article to inform developers
of provisions pursuant to § 281 of Town Law that are hereby
adopted by the Town of Cortlandville. The Town Planning Board is hereby
authorized simultaneously with the approval of any plat within that
part of the town, outside the limits of any villages, to modify applicable
provisions of this chapter, subject to the conditions set forth in
§ 281 of Town Law and the special conditions of this article.
B.
Objectives.
(1)
This article permits developers to submit proposals
to the Town Planning Board during subdivision review, that waive certain
requirements of this chapter, but only for unique circumstances.
(2)
The Planning Board, in accordance with criteria in
the subdivision regulations, may require that a proposal be of a cluster
design.
(3)
It is the intent of this article to promote energy
conservation, harmonious architectural design, better use of existing
topography and natural features, recreational development, solar access
and design, and to provide for economies inherent with cluster-type
development.
A.
This article shall apply to residential developments
only.
B.
Density of dwelling units shall not exceed that permitted
in the district in which the subdivision is located. This density
shall be computed as follows:
C.
To be eligible for waiver of conditions, developer must show how the proposal meets the objectives of § 178-63B.
D.
The developer must submit for approval a plan for
maintenance or ownership of common open space resulting from cluster
development. This plan shall take the form of a homeowner's association.
The article of formation of the association must be approved by the
Town Board and Town Attorney. The Town reserves the right to take
ownership of common open space at its option prior to approval of
subdivision for cluster development.
Permitted uses shall be as follows: all uses
permitted in district.
Permitted waivers shall be as follows:
At the discretion of the Planning Board, dwelling
units may be attached, detached or multistory, provided that height
requirements are not exceeded.