Cluster subdivision provisions shall be applied when requested by the property owner and when the proposed subdivision meets the definition of cluster subdivision in section 9.0500 of this land use code. A subdivision application proposing housing to be reviewed with clear and objective approval criteria shall be processed pursuant to EC 9.8520 Subdivision, Tentative Plan Approval Criteria – Housing/Clear and Objective. No development permit shall be issued by the city prior to approval of the cluster subdivision.