A. Open space and other valuable resources may be permanently preserved through conservation easements in exchange for a cluster subdivision as permitted through NYS Town Law § 278, and as also set forth at Town Code § 245-8: Cluster development.

B. No density increase pursuant to this article is offered in conjunction with cluster subdivisions. A cluster subdivision development shall initially result in clustering a permitted number of building lots or dwelling units based on available buildable acreage which does not exceed the number of lots or units which could be permitted, in the Town Board's judgment, under a conventional subdivision if the same land were subdivided into lots conforming to the minimum lot size and density requirements of the zoning ordinance and conforming to all other applicable requirements. A cluster subdivision is intended to be density neutral and does not provide for a density bonus.

C. A developer can choose between a cluster subdivision or a conservation subdivision, but not both.

D. In the Rural Residential District, open space set aside as part of cluster subdivision shall be permanently preserved, including as either a conservation easement or publicly deeded.