§ 157.042 TOWNHOUSES.

   Due to the unique design features of townhouses, the dimensional requirements of this Zoning Ordinance contained in §§ 157.076 through 157.084-Area, Density, Dimensional and Height Requirements are hereby waived and the following design requirements imposed for all such projects:

   (A)   Not more than eight nor fewer than three townhouses may be joined together, with approximately the same (but staggered) front line. The minimum distance between buildings in the project area shall be 20 feet.

   (B)   Buildings must be set back 20 feet from adjacent side and rear property lines that do not abut a street, and must meet buffer and landscaping requirements provided in § 157.137-Landscaping and § 157.138-Buffers.

   (C)   Minimum lot width/building width shall be 18 feet.

   (D)   Sidewalks not less than five feet in width shall be provided along the front property line of each project or building.

   (E)   Maximum height of buildings shall not exceed 35 feet.

   (F)   Streets, water, sewer, etc. shall conform to the design and construction standards required by Chapter 156-Land Development Regulations.

   (G)   Rear yards shall be enclosed by a six-foot wall or fence, unless used for parking, and may include one accessory building no greater than 500 square feet in gross floor area (GFA).

   (H)   Maximum density for townhouses is ten units per acre.

   (I)   The site plan for any proposed townhouse development must be approved by the Planning Commission per the applicable requirements of Chapter 156-Land Development Regulations.

(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)