§ 50-758. Multifamily developments (small scale).

The following provisions apply to small scale multifamily developments (three or less acres):

(1)

Generally. Small scale multifamily developments shall be permitted as a matter of right in all R (multifamily) zoning districts, provided that the requirements of this section are met.

(2)

Minimum area. A small scale multifamily development shall include no more than three acres of contiguous land.

(3)

Open space. A minimum of 20 percent of the total site area shall be reserved for public use. Open space will be accessible to all residents of the development, and will remain undisturbed except for means of access. Parking areas and vehicle access facilities shall not be considered in calculating open space.

(4)

Residential density. Multifamily developments shall have densities no greater than ten dwelling units per gross acre.

(5)

Arrangement of buildings. Adequate provision will be made for light, air, access and privacy in the arrangement of the buildings to each other. Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of two exterior exposures. Laundry facilities, including washing machines and clothes dryers, shall be available on the premises.

(6)

Maximum length of rows. The maximum length of any group of attached structures shall not exceed 150 feet. A building group may not be so arranged as to be inaccessible by emergency vehicles.

(7)

Distance between buildings. The front or rear of any building shall be no closer to the front or rear of any other building than 40 feet. The side of any building shall be no closer to the side, front, or rear of any building than 30 feet.

(8)

Distance between buildings and driveways. No driveway or parking lot shall be closer than 25 feet to the front of any building, nor ten feet to the side or rear of any building.

(9)

Off-street parking spaces. There shall be provided on the site of such development an area devoted to the storage of automobiles. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit on the site. Parking spaces shall contain a minimum of 180 square feet per space.

(10)

Flooding. A licensed engineer shall certify that the proposed development either is or is not located within some or all of a floodprone area, and that the construction and elevation requirements of article VI of this chapter have been met.

(1991 LDR ch. 79, § 6.04; Ord. No. 2007-03, § 22, 7-17-2007)