Development parameters.
§ 255-1310. Development parameters.
A. The minimum size for a RCD shall be as set forth on Table 13-1 below, not including land deemed unsuitable for development pursuant to Subsection C. Table 13-1 Minimum RCD Acreage Minimum Acreage Zoning District (acres) RR-5 20 RR-2 10 R-20 5
B. The maximum number of dwelling units in a RCD shall not exceed the number computed as follows:
(1) Land unsuitable for development, as herein defined, shall first be deducted from the tract proposed for development.
(2) The remaining land in the tract shall be divided by the minimum lot size for the applicable zoning district. Proposed tract of land - Unsuitable land = Maximum number of dwelling units Minimum Lot Size (3) In no case shall the number of dwelling units permitted in the RCD exceed the number of which would have been permitted in the Zoning District(s) in which the tract lies if developed in the conventional manner.
C. The following land shall be deemed unsuitable for development and shall be subtracted from the total parcel in order to determine the maximum number of dwelling units:
(1) Wetlands as defined in R.I.G.L. 2-1, as amended. For the purpose of this section, the setback Commission adopts amendments to the subdivision and land development regulations incorporating these residential cluster development regulations. At such time, this article shall expire. The purpose of relocating the residential cluster development regulations to the subdivision and land development regulations is to consolidate all of the land development regulations, including the regulations governing residential cluster development, into one document. Nothing herein shall prevent the Planning Commission from altering or amending the regulations set forth below. requirements as set forth in R.I.G.L. 2-1 shall be considered wetlands.
(2) Land located within Zone A as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Administration Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the Town of Coventry.
(3) Street allowance which shall be that area actually occupied for public and/or common vehicular and pedestrian access and egress.
(4) Land containing steep slopes in excess of 15%.
D. The following uses shall be permitted in a RCD:
(1) Single-family dwellings.
(2) Two-family dwellings.
(3) Uses customarily accessory to residences.
(4) Uses permitted in the open space.
(5) Community centers, recreation facilities and similar structures designed for the use of the residents of the development.
E. Restrictions on location of structures.
(1) If any part of a single-family dwelling or accessory building in a RCD is proposed to be located within 100 feet of the perimeter of such development, such building(s) shall be located so as to comply with the minimum yard dimensions for principal and accessory buildings for the applicable zoning district.
(2) If any part of a two-family dwelling or accessory building in a RCD is proposed to be located within 100 feet of the perimeter of such development, such building shall be located so as to comply with 1 1/2 times the minimum yard dimensions for principal and accessory buildings for the applicable zoning district. No two-family dwelling shall be built in a RCD within the R-20 District.