Land development project—Single-family cluster

The intent of this subsection is to permit single-family cluster developments in conformance with the regulations contained herein. Single-family cluster development is intended to encourage the preservation of open space and environmentally sensitive areas while promoting more efficient use of land in harmony with its natural features and with the general intent of the zoning ordinance. Such uses are permitted within A-40, A-15, and A-10 districts. An owner or owners of a tract of land or a duly authorized agent thereof may seek approval for a cluster development only in a residence A-40, A-15 or A-10 district through submission to the city planning board of for [sic] a cluster subdivision plan in accordance with the subdivision regulations of the City of Warwick and this subsection.

501.1. Administrative procedures. Prior to the submission of an application for subdivision, the developer of any single-family cluster development is required to submit written and graphic descriptions of his proposed development to the city plan department in accordance with the requirements set forth in section 7 of the subdivision regulations of the City of Warwick regarding the preapplication conference. The director of city plan may make suggestions for improvement of such projects as proposed, and request additional information regarding the proposal as deemed necessary to conduct a thorough and proper review of the project.

501.2. Permitted uses. Single-family detached dwellings and, within the individual lots, such accessory uses as permitted in subsection 601 of this ordinance.

501.3. Residential density. The total number of dwelling units in the development cannot exceed the number of dwelling units derived from dividing the lot area proposed for development, less the amount required for streets and easements, by the minimum lot size requirement of the zoning district or districts in which the tract lies. The minimum lot size requirement for determining density calculations shall be those which appear in table 2, Dimensional Regulations, of this ordinance. Lot area shall be calculated in accordance with subsection 200.92, Lot area, of this ordinance.

Deductions for streets and easements for the purpose of density calculations shall be:

 

501.4. District regulations. The following requirements shall apply to single-family cluster developments.

• • (A) A-10 district.

Minimum lot area for development: 2½ acres.

Minimum lot size: 8,500 square feet.

Minimum lot size with sewers: 7,000 square feet.

Minimum frontage: 60 feet.

Minimum lot width: 60 feet.

Minimum front and corner side yards: 18 feet.

Minimum rear yard: 20 feet.

Minimum side yards: Eight feet.

Maximum height: 35 feet.

• • (B) A-15 district.

Minimum lot area for development: Five acres.

Minimum lot size: 12,000 square feet.

Minimum lot size with sewers: 9,000 square feet.

Minimum frontage: 70 feet.

Minimum lot width: 70 feet.

Minimum front and corner side yards: 25 feet.

Minimum rear yard: 20 feet.

Minimum side yards: Eight feet.

Maximum height: 35 feet.

• • (C) A-40 district.

Minimum lot area for development: Ten acres.

Minimum lot size: 23,500 square feet.

Minimum lot size with sewers: 17,000 square feet.

Minimum frontage: 100 feet.

Minimum lot width: 100 feet.

Minimum front and corner side yards: 25 feet.

Minimum rear yard: 30 feet.

Minimum side yards: 15 feet.

Maximum height: 35 feet.

In reference to [subsections] (A) and (C) above, for lots fronting on any cul-de-sac, both the minimum frontage and lot width shall be at least 80 percent of the minimum requirements.

501.5. Accessory use setbacks. Subsection 601.2, Location of accessory buildings and uses, of this ordinance, which refers to side yard setbacks for accessory buildings and uses, is revised in an A-40 district for the purpose of single-family cluster development as follows. In said district, an accessory building or use shall not be located within ten feet of a side lot line. However, in an A-15 or A-10 district, accessory buildings and uses shall be subject to the same side yard requirements of subsection 501.4 for the district in which they are located.

501.6. Common usable open space regulations. All common usable open space areas dedicated for common use in a cluster development shall be governed by the regulations of this ordinance and the subdivision regulations of the City of Warwick.

501.7. Common usable open space by district.

• • (A) In an A-10 district, a minimum of 20 percent of the total land area shall be dedicated for common usable open space.

  • (B) In an A-15 district, a minimum of 25 percent of the total land area shall be dedicated for common usable open space.

  • (C) In an A-40 district, a minimum of 35 percent of the total land area shall be dedicated for common usable open space.

See section 200.108(a) for the definition of usable open space.

501.8. Uses permitted as common usable open space. Conservation, wildlife and reforestation areas, outdoor recreational facilities and other similar activities, agricultural uses, and preservation of scenic vistas shall be permitted, all in accordance with the definition of usable open space under section 200.108(A). These uses shall be of a noncommercial nature exclusively for the present and future owners, lessees and sublessees of the lots in the plat and their nonpaying guests.

(Ord. No. O-99-45, § II, 9-27-99; Ord. No. O-06-2, §§ II—IV, 1-18-06)