Anne Arundel County                             2553

Section 13-124.5 UTILITIES

Commercial and industrial subdivisions shall provide utilities as
are required by Sections 13-115 through 13-115.2, inclusive, of this Ordi-
nance.

Section 13-125 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT

The purposes of Cluster Development are to provide a method of
development for land that permits variation in lot sizes without an
increase in the overall density of population or development. This allows
subdivisions with varying lot sizes so as to provide home buyers a
choice of lot sizes according to their needs and preserves open space,
tree cover, scenic vistas, natural drainageways and outstanding natural
topography. Such measures prevent soil erosion by permitting develop-
ment according to the nature of the terrain; provides larger open areas
with greater utility for rest and recreation; and encourages the development
of more attractive and economic site design.

Section 13-125.1 REGULATIONS

The use of the cluster method of development shall be subject to
the following:

(1)    The gross residential density within such a subdivision shall
remain the same as that permitted under the Zoning Ordinance and all
amendments thereto.

(2)   The land proposed for development must be served by public
water and sewer, except in ONE (1) ACRE OR MORE largo lot develop-
ments where the reduced lot area would be sufficient to adequately
and safely handle private septic and well systems.

(3)    In approving subdivision plats in all Residence Districts, the
County Planning and Zoning Officer and the County Health Officer
may permit changes in lot area requirements, dimensions, right-of-way
requirements or other standards so as to encourage and permit creation
of open space and preservation of natural features. In single family
residential areas, however, no lots shall be less than one-half the area
normally required in the district in which the proposed subdivision
is located. The area equal to the total reduction in the normally required
lot area shall remain in open space. The lot widths shall be as deter-
mined by the Zoning Ordinance. However, any lot having any part of
its area within one hundred (100) feet of the boundaries of the subdivision
shall meet all the normal requirements for lot area and dimensions for
the district in which it is located EXCEPT THOSE BOUNDARIES
WHICH ARE ALONG THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TIDAL
TRIBUTARIES.

(4)   Any open space not SUBJECT to be a part of a lot to be used
for residence purposes will be subject to the following requirements:

(a)   Land in streets, sidewalks, utility and storm drainage rights-
of-way, and land normally required by the Office of Planning and
Zoning for recreation land or other necessary appurtenant facilities
shall not be included in the open space to offset reduction in lot area.

(b)   The use of the land shall be limited by the Office of Planning
and Zoning through requirements of deed restrictions, covenants, ease-
ments to the lot owners within the development, and otherwise, to park,
conservation, recreation, gardening and similar purposes of the residents
of the development. Such restrictions shall be recorded in the land
records of the County and noted on the record plat.