[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 707, 2/12/1996; and
by Ord. 718, 12/16/1996]
1. Eligibility.
A. As an option permitted in the PD-1 and R-1 Districts of this chapter, a developer may be allowed to modify the area and bulk regulations where the tract of land has a minimum gross area of 12 1/2 acres and is used exclusively for open space in accordance with §
27-1317.
B. The tract to utilize such option shall be in single and separate
ownership, or, in the case of multiple ownership, the tract shall
be developed according to a single plan with common authority and
responsibility.
2. Development Controls.
A. The maximum gross density of any development utilizing the cluster
development option shall be based on an actual site yield plan and
not on gross land area when determining density of use and shall not
exceed that allowed by the applicable zoning district.
B. Site planning, including the layout of streets and lots and placement
of structures and the layout of open space shall be, in the judgment
of the Borough Council, in compliance with the purposes of this section.
C. A minimum of 12 1/2 acres and no less than 25% of the total area in a cluster development shall be designed as and used exclusively for open space. The ownership, location, design, layout, and maintenance of open space within such development shall be in accordance with §
27-1317.
3. Area and Bulk Regulations. For developments utilizing the cluster
development option, the following area and bulk regulations shall
apply.
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PD-1 District
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R-1 District
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Minimum lot size DU/(square feet)
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10,000
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6,000
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Minimum lot width at building line (feet)
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60
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50
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Minimum lot width at street line (feet)
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60
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50
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Minimum front yard (feet)
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25
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20
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Minimum side yard (feet)
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10
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8
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Minimum rear yard (feet)
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25
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20
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Maximum impervious surface per lot
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50%
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50%
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Maximum building height (feet)
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25
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25
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