Purpose. The purpose of a cluster development shall be to enable
and encourage flexibility of design and development of lands in such
a manner as to enhance and preserve the natural and scenic qualities
of open lands. This includes the preservation of unique or significant
features of the site, including, but not limited to, a vegetative
feature (i.e., important woods, etc.), wildlife habitat, endangered
species area, unusual land formation or steep slope area of significance.
It may also include an important view or aesthetic/scenic component
of the Town. In some instances, the cluster development concept may
be utilized to create an important recreational or scenic component
for the community. It is not the intent of cluster development to
create useless open space such as standard lawned areas or vacant
fields.