[Added 2-26-1975 by L.L. No. 2-1975; amended 11-5-2007 by L.L. No. 6-2007]
The purpose of this Article VII is to permit in existing residential districts the clustering of residential dwelling units and the grouping of open space made available thereby so as to achieve a design of such development that will provide an alternate pattern of subdivision layout to the standard pattern which prevails under the current Zoning Ordinance[1] and subdivision regulations. In view of the hilly terrain and broad areas of natural growth of the land within the Village, a primary objective of this Article VII is to prevent the destruction of these areas and preserve the same in their natural state as far as possible.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 250, Zoning.
When authorized by resolution of the Board of Trustees pursuant to the provisions of § 7-738 of the Village Law, the Planning Board has the power and authority to approve a cluster subdivision on residentially zoned areas of the Village on tracts of land two acres (87,120 square feet) or more as designated on the Official Map of the Village.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CLUSTER SUBDIVISION
A form of subdivision in which the dimensional regulations and the types of housing, but not the density requirements, as established in the Zoning Ordinance[1] for residential districts may be varied, resulting in flexibility of design and the setting aside of certain lands as permanent naturally vegetated open space.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 250, Zoning.
This procedure shall be applicable only to residentially zoned lands two acres (87,120 square feet) or more for residential purposes, and its application shall result in a permitted number of dwelling units which shall in no case exceed the number which could be permitted if the land were subdivided into lots conforming to the minimum lot size and density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance applicable to the district or districts in which such land is situated and conforming to all other applicable requirements. Not more than six dwelling units may be attached units, and each dwelling unit shall have three exposures. There may only be two dwelling units above a foundation slab or basement floor, and each dwelling unit must be provided with a separate, private entrance.
A. 
All land devoted to open space shall be in addition to park or recreational land required by the Planning Board.
B. 
All open space which the Village agrees to accept in dedication shall be usable in its entirety for the purposes the Village intends.
C. 
Where the open space or park or recreational land is not dedicated to the Village but remains the property of the owners of the subdivision, all deeds of conveyance shall contain covenants which shall guarantee that the open space or park or recreational land remains open and will run with the land. Such covenants shall also guarantee the maintenance of the open space or park or recreational land in accordance with the agreements filed with the Village and shall recite the Village's right, should the maintenance covenants be violated, to enter upon the open space or park or recreational land, perform necessary maintenance and assess the costs thereof to the owners of said open space or park or recreational land. A pre-established offer of dedication to the Village may be required to be filed with the Village for acceptance if private ownership were ever discontinued.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 220-43, Compliance with subdivision procedures and requirements, was repealed 9-9-2013 by L.L. No. 2-2014.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 220-44, Final approval by Board of Trustees, was repealed 9-9-2013 by L.L. No. 2-2014.
[Amended 9-9-2013 by L.L. No. 2-2014]
Upon final plat approval by the Planning Board of any such application and the plat which forms a part thereof, the plat shall be filed by the applicant in the office of the County Clerk; and a further copy shall be filed with the Village Clerk, who shall make appropriate notations and references thereto in the Village Zoning Law[1] or Map.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 250, Zoning.