Zoning Regulations Amendments through ... - Town of Vernon
Zoning Regulations Amendments through ... - Town of Vernon
Zoning Regulations Amendments through ... - Town of Vernon
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TOWN OF VERNON<br />
ZONING REGULATIONS<br />
SECTION 7 - CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT<br />
7.1 In order to promote the health and general welfare <strong>of</strong> the community and to<br />
preserve and make available natural open space for recreation and conservation,<br />
the Planning & <strong>Zoning</strong> Commission may grant a developer the option to vary the<br />
lot size requirements in Residential 40 and Residential 27 zoning districts, leaving<br />
a substantial area free <strong>of</strong> building lots. Such variations shall be subject to the<br />
following requirements:<br />
7.2 The minimum parcel to be considered for variation as stated above shall be ten (10)<br />
acres.<br />
7.3 The maximum number <strong>of</strong> building lots shall not exceed one and two-tenths (1.2) per<br />
net acre in the R-40 district, or one and nine-tenths (1.9) per net acre in the R-27 district.<br />
Net acreage shall be determined by subtracting fifteen (15) percent <strong>of</strong> the gross acreage<br />
<strong>of</strong> the parcel (for streets). The gross area <strong>of</strong> the parcel shall include only land that is not<br />
encumbered with easements or other restrictions that would prevent full use <strong>of</strong> the land.<br />
7.4 The land area not allocated to building lots and streets shall be permanently<br />
reserved in open space. Such areas shall be in locations designated open spaces or<br />
greenbelts on the comprehensive plan or, where the subdivider proposes open space in<br />
other areas; such proposals shall be subject to the approval <strong>of</strong> the Commission.<br />
7.5 No proposed cluster development shall be considered or approved unless the<br />
dwelling units on the proposed lots are to be serviced by public sewers and either a<br />
public water supply or a state approved community water supply.<br />
7.6 In cluster subdivision, the lots shall satisfy the following requirements;<br />
R-27 R-40<br />
7.6.1 Minimum lot area (square feet) 20,000 30,000<br />
7.6.2 Minimum lot width (feet) 100 150<br />
7.6.3 Maximum lot coverage (percent)<br />
When not in an aquifer protection Zone 20 20<br />
7.6.3.1. A Special Permit shall be required for any lot coverage exceeding<br />
twenty (20) percent in an aquifer protection zone and subject to the<br />
requirements <strong>of</strong> Section 20.5<br />
7.6.4 Minimum side yards (feet) 10 10<br />
7.6.5 Minimum rear yard (feet) 20 20<br />
7.6.6 Minimum front yard (feet) 20 20<br />
7.6.7 Maximum building height (stories) 2 ½ 2 ½<br />
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