§ 58.562. Development Standards and Building Site Standards.

Standards.

A.

Minimum Lot Size Standards . Meet the minimum lot depth and minimum site frontage standards for that zoning district.

B.

Maximum Residential Density . Determined by the maximum density of each zoning district. If the result is a decimal, densities with 0.5 or higher may be rounded up to the nearest whole number. R-2B lots are limited to 5 units.

C.

Unit size . The majority of units on a single development site must be 750 square feet or less, or comply with multi-family regulations.

D.

Building Setbacks . Defaults to zoning district.

E.

Minimum Building Separation . 10 feet.

F.

Frontage Requirements . The front door of the unit(s) facing the primary street frontage must face the street. Rear units may face the front of the lot or may be side-oriented to face other units. Rear-facing units are not allowed.

G.

Vehicular Use Area . Parking is not permitted between the front building(s) and the street, but is permitted on the side and the rear of the building(s).

H.

Pedestrian Access . A pedestrian path from the public sidewalk to the primary pedestrian entrance is required for the unit(s) facing the primary street frontage.

I.

Building Height . The maximum height defaults to the zoning district or three-stories, whichever is less.

J.

Single-Family Home or Duplex Preservation . A master plan application is required for eligible sites that desire to expand beyond the existing one family or two family unit(s).

1.

Each new unit will be limited to 750 square feet.

2.

In historic districts, the existing structures must be preserved and maintained, unless otherwise approved by the Historic Preservation Board.

K.

Driveways. Driveways must meet the following minimum requirements:

1.

The maximum width is 24 feet at the property line.

2.

Up to four units served: The minimum width is 14 feet at the property line, narrowing to 12 feet at a point 15 feet from the property line.

3.

Five or more units served:

a)

One-way (access to two streets): The minimum width is 14 feet at the property line, narrowing to 12 feet at a point 15 feet from the property line.

b)

Two-way: The minimum width is 20 feet wide at the property line, narrowing to 16 feet at a point 15 feet from the property line.

4.

For preservation of existing structures or significant trees, modifications may be granted by the Transportation Official through the master plan application.

L.

Maneuvering areas for perpendicular parking spaces must meet the following requirements:

1.

A minimum of 22 feet clear pavement is required behind each parking space. This 22 feet width may be incorporated into the width of a shared driveway or an alley.

2.

The 22-foot width is measured from the face of the garage door, the back of a carport, or the back of an uncovered parking space, as applicable.

M.

A minimum 2-foot wide clear area must be maintained adjacent to any backing and maneuvering area that is less than 24 feet wide, and along both sides of the driveways throughout the development site.

1.

This area may be decorative pavement, or landscaped with grass or other groundcover.

2.

This area may not contain a fence, wall or landscaping that includes species with mature heights greater than 18 inches.

3.

This area may only be included in the minimum width of any required bufferyard if it is not paved, and if the required landscaping and/or fences can be accommodated outside the clear area.

N.

Multiplex developments must follow the procedures for a master plan review as specified under Section 65.331.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. 5-20-1996, Doc. #29361; Ord. No. 2018-44, § 4, 9-4-2018, Doc. #1809041202)