Residential cluster development is intended to enable and encourage
flexibility in the design and development of land in such a manner
as to promote the most appropriate use of land, to facilitate adequate
and economical provision of services, to preserve those areas in the
Town that are suitable for farm and agricultural uses, to protect
and conserve conservation/open space uses and environmentally sensitive
features, and to preserve scenic qualities. To achieve this goal,
housing subdivision will be allowed only in cluster developments to
maintain active farmland in production, preserve open space and avoid
the extension of public facilities into active farmland and environmentally
sensitive areas.
Residential cluster development shall be considered applicable
in the AR and ARA Zoning Districts.
Permitted uses included all permitted residential principal and accessory uses as specified in §
217-20, Use Regulation Table, for the applicable districts, including single-unit and two-unit dwelling units.
Dimensional requirements as set forth in the Density and Bulk
Control Schedule may be varied by the Planning Board based on set conditions
and the merits of the specific proposal in meeting the objectives
of this article.