Density calculation

The maximum number of units in a residential cluster development, as provided in article XVI of this ordinance, and in a conventional subdivision or land development project shall be determined by the following method:

• • A. Land unsuitable for development as the term is defined in section 32-76.1 of this ordinance and in article I, section 14(A) of the planning board regulations, shall be subtracted from the total acreage of the parcel. In addition, the area of any street rights-of-way actually designed for the proposed subdivision shall be subtracted from the total acreage.

  • B. The remaining acreage of the parcel shall be divided by the minimum lot size for standard subdivision lots for the zoning district in which the parcel is located.

  • C. A conventional subdivision concept plan establishing a base number of units is required with the submission of any cluster alternative. For density purposes, lots in an unsewered area that are not likely to support an individual sewage disposal system (ISDS) must be removed from the density calculation.

  • D. In no case shall the number of dwelling units for a residential cluster development exceed that which would be allowed under a conventional subdivision. The resulting figure is the maximum number of dwelling units permitted.