It is the purpose of this article to require cluster development
pursuant to § 278 of the Town Law in order to allow for
maximum flexibility in achieving a compatible arrangement of agricultural
and residential land uses and to protect prime agricultural soils,
scenic vistas, and significant natural features.
The Town Board of the Town of Riverhead hereby elects to adopt
the provisions of § 278 and to exercise the powers granted
by § 278 of the Town Law and hereby grants to the Planning
Board of the Town of Riverhead appropriate authority as set forth
in this article.
This article shall be applicable to land zoned for residential
purposes in the Town of Riverhead and which is located in either the
RB80, RA80, or APZ Zoning Use District.
In addition to any screening and landscaping requirements contained
in existing rules and regulations of the Planning Board, the Planning
Board may require additional screening and planting in order to lessen
the impact of the open space zone on adjacent properties.
In addition to the other Planning Board requirements for final
maps, upon final approval of a change of zone by the Town Board and
final approval of the subdivision application by the Planning Board,
the applicant shall file the subdivision map in the office of the
County Clerk, which map shall contain thereon a statement that the
subdivision has been approved pursuant to the provisions of this article,
the number and type of units which can be erected thereon, the areas
in which said units may be constructed and the areas which are to
remain open space and under what conditions.