§ 17.32.020. Cluster development projects.  


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  • A.

    Planned unit developments may include cluster development projects in which the individual lots are substantially smaller than otherwise allowed, provided there is at least as much open space within the total development as would exist if all lots were of standard size. The net density of units of the project area as a whole shall be the same as allowed under regular zoning with the same average area for each unit unless otherwise approved by the platting board.

    B.

    Most of such open space shall be dedicated to scenic or recreational purposes and to be enjoyed in common by all residents of the developments the requests and where applicable, by the general public.

    C.

    The purpose of such a cluster development is to allow small numbers of residences to be built fairly close together, but with substantially larger, total, open spaces to provide better use of land contours and to utilize what otherwise might be wasteland as common areas to be enjoyed by all. All such cluster developments shall include provisions as follows:

    1.

    Appropriate provisions for continued use and maintenance of open areas. These provisions shall include a contract commitment (which shall be a charge against the tract if not complied with for all existing and future owners) to maintain the common areas, a provision for its administration and specification of uses. Equivalent provisions for the above may be accepted by the platting board.

    2.

    The common areas shall be utilized in a feasible manner beneficial to the residents primarily, but unless specified to the contrary for reasons acceptable to the platting board, consideration shall be given to the public use.

    3.

    If there are to be individual owners of the cluster development units, then appropriate and adequate provisions must be made concerning the future sale of such units to provide for the maintenance and upkeep of the open spaces as stated in subparagraph 1 of this subsection as well as free alienation of the units.

(Ord. 86-03-04-01 § 1 (part): prior code § 95.14.020)