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? CHAPTER 1136 Residential Cluster (RC) District 1136.01 Intent. 1136.02 Definitions. 1136.03 Permitted Uses. 1136.04 Development Standards. 1136.05 Area and Density Regulations. 1136.06 Height Regulations. 1136.07 Building Spacing and Yard Regulations. 1136.08 Open Space Regulations. 1136.09 Parking and Circulation. 1136.10 Improvements. 1136.11 Development Plans Required. 1136.12 Development Plan Review. 1136.13 Report to Council. 1136.01 INTENT. In order to allow greater flexibility and utilization of space than is possible through the strict application of minimum requirements of the standard one and two family residential districts and to provide a reasonable variation in dwelling unit types and density, dwellings may be clustered in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter on land zoned in a Residential Cluster District in order to: (a) Encourage the conservation of any natural amenities on a site, including, but not limited to, steep slopes, wooded areas, floodplains and wetlands; (b) Increase the available housing choices within the City by providing for a variety of dwelling unit types on smaller sized lots than in conventional subdivisions; (c) Provide a more flexible and attractive residential development that will allow for a clustering of buildings in order to allow a greater utilization of open space; and (d) Allow for a reasonable increase in residential density for areas well served by transportation and other community facilities. (e) Provide for rezoning consistent with the adopted Master Plan. 1136.02 DEFINITIONS. (a) "Buildable area" means the land area that is available for construction after all zoning and other municipal requirements have been fulfilled. Buildable area would exclude required setbacks and preservation areas. (b) "Development area" means the minimum area of land to be developed by a single owner