(A) Because of the newness of townhouses, condominiums, cluster houses and other such housing concepts in the city, and because such housing does not fall into any existing residential subdivision, the city finds that a set of guidelines are necessary to set forth the city's policy and attitudes towards these housing types. The city does encourage new and creative ideas when such ideas are in the best interest of the city as a whole, therefore, each proposed development must be reviewed individually and judged on its merits. In order to provide for individual review it has been decided that all townhouses, condominiums, cluster housing and other such concepts shall be allowed only under Planned Development.
(B) In approving a townhouse project, the city shall assure itself that the project meets the following conditions:
(1) That property adjacent to the area included in the project shall not be adversely affected.
(2) That the lots or area within the project shall be used only for single-family dwellings and uses commonly accessory thereto such as garages, carports, or storage areas.
(3) That the project is consistent with the intent and purpose to promote health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
(B) This type of subdivision requires "a comprehensive site plan" and that the site plan and chapter "shall set forth" various requirements, therefore, the guidelines of this subchapter are given to show what is expected in regard to these various requirements.
(Ord. 505, passed 5-17-93)