16.02.060 CLUSTER SUBDIVISION OPTION

The cluster subdivision option is provided by Cache County to encourage creativity in subdivision design, to encourage the achievement of the goals and policies of the Cache Countywide Comprehensive Plan, and to allow for the protection of natural features and the provision of features and amenities for the subdivision site and Cache County. Full compliance with all the provisions of this title and all other applicable state and federal requirements is required. A. An application for a cluster subdivision shall be submitted to the Director of Development Services and shall be considered concurrently with an application for subdivision approval. All use requirements of the zoning district in which the cluster subdivision is located shall apply; and the application requirements for either a preliminary subdivision plat application, final subdivision plat application, or lot split subdivision application, as applicable, shall apply. B. The total number of dwelling units allowed in a cluster subdivision shall be the same as the number allowed by the minimum lot area requirements of the zoning district in which the proposed cluster subdivision is located. Any land(s) used for other uses shall not be included in the area for determining the total number of allowed dwelling units. The total number of allowed dwelling units must also recognize any sensitive areas overlay requirements that may be applicable to the development site as identified in chapter 17.18 of this code. C. The land(s) proposed for a cluster subdivision shall be in a single ownership or the application for a cluster subdivision shall be filed jointly by all owners. D. A "cluster" is a designed grouping of residential lots of two (2) or more lots which may be used as a repetitive motif to form a series of clusters. Each cluster grouping shall be separated by either an agricultural area or natural open space to form the larger cluster subdivision. E. Total open space areas for a cluster subdivision must be fifty percent (50%) or greater of the total area of the subdivision. F. All roads developed within the cluster subdivision shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the county's road standards, and shall also be designed in a manner as to limit the amount of impact on the open space areas of the subdivisions. G. All areas to be preserved for farm use and/or open space areas as a result of a cluster subdivision approval shall be preserved. These areas shall only be used, and shall be maintained in accordance with the conditions of the cluster subdivision approval as approved by the Planning Commission. Such area(s) shall be noted on the subdivision plat as an agricultural or open space area with future residential and commercial development prohibited. H. The maximum density, or number of lots allowed, is based on the total amount of developable land. "Developable land" is defined as land that is not restricted by hill slopes (grades greater than twenty percent (20%)), wetlands, floodplains, natural water features, or other lands that may be deemed undevelopable in conformance with chapter 17.18 of this code or as determined by the Planning Commission.