General requirements.

§ 255-1340. General requirements.

A. Cluster developments are permitted only in residential districts. The Commission shall not approve a cluster development in an established single-family neighborhood where in their determination, such land use will be inconsistent with or will have a detrimental effect upon the surrounding property. If the Commission denies a cluster development based on this section, they shall identify this as the reason for denial.

B. The minimum frontage of the parcel for development proposals shall be at least 75 feet per ingress and egress in all residential districts. Said frontage shall be landscaped in accordance with Article XVII. Additional frontage may be required if more than one access road is deemed necessary by the Commission.

D. Each lot shall be of a size and shape to provide a building site which shall be in harmony with the natural terrain and other features of the land.

E. There shall be an adequate, safe, and convenient arrangement of pedestrian circulation, facilities, roadways, driving, and parking.

F. Streets, driveways and other paved areas intended to remain in private ownership shall be approved as to design and construction standards by the Commission. At the discretion of the Commission, private roads serving cluster developments may be owned in common by the homeowners and maintained as private rights-of-way, provided that such roads at the time of approval are bonded to guarantee all construction standards as required for public improvements.

G. A written agreement or contract to be executed between the developer and the Town of Coventry shall be submitted at the final stage of the review process stating:

- (1) That the owner or developer will construct the development and install improvements both public and private in accordance with the approved plan. A performance bond shall be posted to guarantee completion in an amount to be set by the Commission.

- (2) That in the event of failure of the owners, successors, or assigns to maintain any common open space, recreation areas, landscaping features or other required improvements, the Town may enter said development and perform such necessary maintenance work and charge the cost, including attorney fees, to the owner, successor, or assigns.

- (3) That this contract shall be binding upon the heirs, assigns, successors or receivers of the development and shall constitute a lien on the property in the development.