§ 190-97. Cluster development.

A. 

Purpose. The purpose of cluster development regulations is to encourage flexibility in the design and development of residential land to make specific provision for public open space, public parks, public school sites and other necessary functions of a public nature.

B. 

Approval. Cluster development shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Board.

C. 

Regulations governing cluster development.

(1) 

Permitted districts. Cluster development shall only be permitted within the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Residential Districts.

(2) 

Minimum development area. Cluster development shall apply to a major subdivision of not less than 10 acres in an area.

(3) 

Minimum lot area. The required minimum lot area may be reduced by not more than 20% if 20% of the total area is usable land within the subdivision, is deeded to and accepted by the City of Lockport for public purposes.

(4) 

Maximum density. The maximum density for the entire subdivision shall be not more than the maximum density permitted in the residential district in which the subdivision lies.

(5) 

Minimum lot frontage. The minimum frontage per individual lot may be reduced by not more than 10%.

(6) 

Minimum lot depth. The minimum depth per individual lot may be reduced by not more than 10%.