Land Use & Zoning
In New Jersey, 'cluster zoning' or 'open space preservation' zoning allows developers to:
ABuild more units than standard zoning allows in all cases
BConcentrate development on a portion of a parcel while preserving the remainder as permanent open space, often with density transfers✓ Correct
CIgnore setback requirements for all buildings
DBuild exclusively commercial properties in residential zones
Explanation
Cluster development (also called conservation subdivision) allows developers to group housing units on a smaller portion of a parcel, with the remaining land preserved as open space or agricultural land. NJ municipalities use this tool to preserve rural character while allowing development.
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