Chapter 17.255
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT

Sections:

17.255.010    General.

17.255.020    Uses.

17.255.030    Property development requirements.

17.255.010 General.

The purpose of permitting cluster development is to provide an alternative to conventional lot and block residential design. It is intended to preserve and enhance open space and natural amenities, maximize the use of land with severe topographical constraints, and may be used to provide solar and wind access. Variation in lot sizes and yards are permitted while maintaining the overall density required by the underlying zoning district. [Ord. 93 § 4.3.1, 1987].

17.255.020 Uses.

The uses in the development shall conform to the requirements of the underlying zoning district. [Ord. 93 § 4.3.2, 1987].

17.255.030 Property development requirements.

(1) Area. The land area of the cluster development shall be composed of contiguous parcels or lots.

(2) Exceptions. All other property development requirements of the underlying zoning district shall apply with the following exceptions:

(a) Lot Size. The minimum individual lot size shall not be reduced more than 50 percent of the minimum square footage specified by the underlying zoning district.

(b) Lot Frontage. Lot frontage requirements shall not apply.

(c) Yards. Yard requirements of the zoning district shall only be applied from the development perimeter and from dedicated rights-of-way. All other yard standards shall meet the International Building Code.

(d) Building Coverage. Total building coverage within the development shall not exceed the amount of the lot coverage standard of the underlying zoning district.

(3) Parking. The parking requirements specified in Chapter 17.200 CBMC, Off-Street Parking and Loading, must be met but can be satisfied on the individual lots and/or on the commonly owned property.

(4) Recreation and Open Space. The following specific standards shall apply in addition to the general requirements for recreation and/or open space found in Chapters 17.185 and 17.190 CBMC:

(a) Minimum Area. Open space and recreational area shall be provided as compensation for the individual lot reductions permitted by this development option. Depending upon the underlying zoning district, the difference between the reduced lot size and that specified as a minimum for the underlying district shall be aggregated and permanently preserved and maintained as commonly used property in the following proportion: 90 percent open space use, 10 percent recreational use.

(b) Plan. A plan shall be submitted containing the following:

(i) A map delineating the boundaries of the proposed area.

(ii) Written explanation of the purpose of the area and a description of any improvements to be made.

(iii) Description of the manner in which the area will be perpetuated, maintained, and administered.

(c) Guarantee. The preservation and continued maintenance of property and/or structures commonly owned and/or held for common use shall be guaranteed by a restrictive covenant running with the land specifying the description of the area, its designated purpose(s), and maintenance assurances. Copies of these legal documents shall be filed with the public works and development department before the occupancy of any dwelling. [Ord. 93 § 4.3.3, 1987].