File #: 14-491    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 11/20/2014 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 12/9/2014 Final action: 12/16/2014
Title: To approve proposed amendments to the Town's Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 140 Cluster Subdivision standards in order to create density bonuses in exchange for public access, reduce dimensional requirements for lots in a cluster subdivision, and allow cluster subdivisions in all residential zoning districts.
Code sections: 140 - LAND USE
Attachments: 1. 14-491 CoverSheet, 2. PB toTC_Cluster Revisions_11-21-14_combined
Related files: 14-396, CD 14-417
I.      Council Action Requested.
Title
To approve proposed amendments to the Town's Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 140 Cluster Subdivision standards in order to create density bonuses in exchange for public access, reduce dimensional requirements for lots in a cluster subdivision, and allow cluster subdivisions in all residential zoning districts.
 
Body
II.      Basis for Council Action.
 
Council approval of this item is required because;
  1. Per Section 107 of the Land Use Ordinance the Town Council may amend the Ordinance after review and recommendation by the Planning Board.
 
III.      Issue Summary.
 
See attached memo and draft amendments from Amanda Lessard, Planner.