Undisclosed Address, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Cluster Development District

it is hereby declared to be the intent of this article with respect to R-3A Cluster Development Districts to encourage a creative approach to the use and development of land, a more desirable visual character in residential area, a variety of housing types in the Township's neighborhoods, the creation of usable space corridors throughout the Township and more efficient development patterns in terms of roads and utilities. Specifically, this article is intended to provide for a variation in the required lot size, dwelling type and density in the R-3 Residential District on those tracts meeting the qualifying criteria as specified herein, so that desirable open space, tree cover, historic sites, recreation area, scenic vistas, stream valleys, or other lands for public purposes are preserved within these developments for the benefit of the residents of said developments and in furtherance of the general welfare of Upper Moreland Township. Any proposed development plan utilizing the requirements of this district shall be prepared in accordance with the following objectives: It will provide for the further orderly development of the Township consistent with the intent of the Township's Comprehensive Plan.; It will provide for consideration and appropriate safeguarding of abutting land and neighborhoods.; It will consist of a harmonious grouping of buildings, service and parking area circulation and open spaces, planned as a single unit, in such manner as to constitute a safe, efficient and convenient residential site.; It will provide safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems within the boundaries of the site.; It will provide safe and efficient ingress and egress points to and from public streets and highways serving the site without causing undue congestion or interference with normal traffic flow within the Township.; It will provide adequate off-street parking areas as an integral part of the plan.; It will provide for progressive, staged development, if desired by the applicant; each such stage shall be so planned that the requirements and intent of this article shall be fully complied with at the completion of any stage.