Multiple-unit dwelling, complex shall be permitted as a special use and shall meet the following provisions:
(A) Site organization. Buildings shall be arranged, and site circulation shall be designed to create a sense of a public realm by framing and defining open spaces, street frontages, and amenities.
(B) Compact design. Buildings and other site improvements shall be clustered to maximize stormwater absorption.
(C) Orientation. Buildings orientation shall reinforce site circulation patterns, open space patterns, and connections to other buildings on site.
(D) Location of parking. Parking shall be integrated into the overall site design to minimize impact, reduce the loss of trees, and to be visually concealed from rights-of-way.
(E) Driveways. Curb cuts and site vehicular access shall be minimized in frequency and width and shall not dominate the site plan or the property and street frontage.
(F) Location of service, loading, and utility areas. Service areas, dumpsters, utilities, and the required screening thereof shall not be readily visible from a right-of-way.
(G) Walkways. Pedestrian access shall be provided to the building entries and parking areas connecting to the public sidewalk at the street frontage when one exists.
(H) Quality materials. Exterior building materials shall be traditional, time- and weather-tested materials and techniques such as but not limited to masonry, stone veneer systems, stucco, precast panels with inlaid or stamped brick texture. EIFS and vinyl materials shall be restricted to 20% of the facade facing the front and exterior side yards and shall be utilized as accent or trim material only.
(I) Open spaces. A minimum of 15% of the site shall be developed as usable open space and shall be sited to preserve natural site features and be integrated with the buildings and site circulation to provide common outdoor amenities and gathering places.
(Ord. 2021-05-15, passed 5-3-2021)