§ 67.608. Residential District Standards.

In evaluating a proposed Alternative Housing Development, the Municipal Planning Board and City Council shall consider the following criteria:

(a)

Conflicts with other Code Sections. All other Land Development Code regulations shall apply. If there is a conflict between the Alternative Housing standards and other sections of the Land Development Code, then the Alternative Housing standards shall apply.

(b)

Orientation. At least one public entrance of each principal structure shall be oriented towards the front lot line or street side lot line. The front exterior walls of such structures shall each contain a minimum of 15% transparent or translucent material on each story below the roof line. The side street exterior walls of such structures shall each contain a minimum of 10% transparent or translucent material on each story below the roof line. The transparent or translucent material requirement shall apply only to new construction or to those areas of a structure which are altered in the course of substantial enlargement or improvement. Garage facades shall not be included in the transparent/translucent calculation.

(c)

Pedestrian Access. Pedestrian access from the public sidewalk, street right of way or driveway to the front doorway of the residential principal structure shall be provided via an improved hard surface. A pedestrian access up to 75 square feet that is separate from the driveway shall not be calculated as impervious surface.

(d)

Garages and Carports. All garages or carports (whether attached to or detached from the principal structure) shall be set back from the front lot line a distance at least equal to that of the principal structure or required front yard setback, whichever is greater.

(e)

Porches. Each front entrance shall be designed to include an open front porch, a screened front porch, or a front stoop.

(f)

Expansion. Each certified affordable residential unit shall be designed for cost efficient expansion by providing for expansion in the rear, the addition of a second floor, or an additional unfinished room. This expansion area shall not include enclosure of the garage or carport as living space.

(g)

Storage. Each certified residential unit shall have storage space above the garage with a drop-down ladder, an outside storage area, or sufficient storage space within the house, to equal a minimum of 50 sq. ft.

(Ord. of 2-22-1993, Doc. #26393)