501 York Rd, Atglen, PA 19310

Cluster Residential District

The cluster development design is intended to permit flexibility in lot layout, lot size and the efficient and economical placement of dwellings on lots. Single family detached and attached cluster development is permitted by right utilizing the criteria of this Section 501a. The purpose of this District is to permit such flexibility and to apply such criteria as will result in single family detached and attached dwellings with: A pattern of development that preserves trees and woodlands, outstanding natural topographic and geologic features, and scenic resources, prevents soil erosion, and buffers new development from Route 41.; A creative approach to the use of land and related physical development.; An environment of a similar character to adjacent and surrounding areas including connectivity of roadways and bicycle and pedestrian facilities to existing development within the Borough and potential future development in the adjacent TOD District to the west.; Preservation of permanent open space and natural resources precluded from further development and utilized to retain, infiltrate, and minimize the effects of stormwater onsite within new development.