File #: 14-396    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: In Committee
File created: 9/22/2014 In control: Planning Board
On agenda: 10/14/2014 Final action: 10/14/2014
Title: To refer proposed ordinance changes to Chapter 140, to amend 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 to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
Attachments: 1. 14-396 Cover Sheet, 2. LUOC to TC_combined_09-22-14
Related files: 14-491
I.      Council Action Requested.
Title
To refer proposed ordinance changes to Chapter 140, to amend 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 to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
 
Body
II.      Basis for Council Action.
 
Council approval of this item is required because;
  1. Pursuant to Section 107 of the Land Use Ordinance, the Council may adopt amendments after review and recommendation by the Planning Board.
 
III.      Issue Summary.
 
Please see attached memo and ordinance language from Planning Director Ben Smith.