6 Puritan, Rye, NY 10580

One-Family Residence District

Pursuant to Town Law 278, Subdivision 2, the Town of Harrison Planning Board shall have the authority, subject to the approval of the final plat by the Town Board, to permit or require residential cluster development in residential zoning districts R-1, and establish rules and regulations setting forth the conditions under which clustering may occur. The Planning Board shall request permission from the Town Board to consider clustering as soon in the process as the Planning Board determines that clustering would be beneficial to the town.; The Town Board shall promptly indicate to the Planning Board whether or not the Town Board will consider approval of a final plat that provides for clustering and any conditions the Town Board is then considering imposing.; The purpose of cluster development shall be to enable and encourage flexibility of design and development of land in such a manner that will result in: The preservation of open lands that are physically, aesthetically, scenically, historically and environmentally unique by virtue of their geology, topography, vegetative cover or previous use.; A pattern of development that preserves trees, outstanding natural topography and geologic features and prevents soil erosion.; The preservation or creation of open space, recreation areas and environmentally sensitive land areas.; An environment that is in harmony with surrounding development.; A choice in the types of environment and living units available to the public, so that development will be a permanent asset to the town.; An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets. A more desirable environment than would be possible through the strict application of other sections of law.