The following site improvement standards shall apply to all developments in an R-4 District.
(a) Underground Utilities. All utilities required to serve a development shall be located underground.
(b) Sidewalks. A sidewalk shall connect each multi-family building entrance to the parking area that serves the building. Sidewalks shall connect the buildings, recreational facilities and other uses in the development and other uses. Sidewalks shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 905 (Sidewalk Regulations).
(c) Waste Receptacles. Solid waste products from the owners or occupants of multi-family dwelling units shall either be stored for disposal in buildings, or in completely enclosed exterior containers. The building, container, or dumpster shall be located in a side or rear yard on a paved surface and comply with the minimum parking setback in Schedule 1135.07 and screening requirements in Chapter 1159 (Landscaping and Land Use Buffers).
(d) Performance Standards. All uses and developments in the R-4 District shall comply with the Performance Standards in Chapter 1147 (General Use Regulations).
(e) Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage is prohibited in the R-4 District.
(f) Detached Garage. A detached garage shall be located in the side or rear yard.
(g) Stormwater Detention and Retention Facilities. A stormwater detention and retention facility that is adjacent to a street shall be landscaped with any combination of the following screening materials: shade and ornamental trees, evergreens, shrubbery, hedges, other planting materials and ornamental fencing in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1159 (Landscaping and Land Use Buffers).
(h) Additional Regulations for Vehicles.
(1) The repainting, rebuilding, overhauling or dismantling of a vehicle and the storage of tires, motor, body or other vehicle parts is prohibited in a yard.
(2) Overnight parking or outdoor storage of a commercial motor vehicle over one (1) ton rate capacity is prohibited.
(3) Parking or storage of a vehicle in the lawn area of a residential lot is prohibited.
(4) Parking a recreational vehicle/equipment on a driveway or open yard shall be permitted for not more than two (2) weeks provided that the vehicle is not parked on the public street or alley right-of-way and. subject to the following conditions:
A. Recreational vehicles may be parked subject to the conditions stipulated in subsection B. provided that no living quarters shall be maintained therein, or any business conducted in connection therewith while such trailer is stored or parked and that no permanent connection is made to any utilities.
B. Recreational vehicles, camper trailers, small utility trailers and boats and boat trailers may be parked or stored outside an enclosed garage, other accessory building or on a driveway provided that no such vehicle shall overhang in the public right-of-way or be parked or stored on a public street or alley right-of-way, or in the required front setback or on that part of the driveway which may be located within the required front setback. A driveway or parking space shall not be constructed within the required front setback for the sole purpose of parking or storing of such vehicles.
C. The recreational vehicle/equipment is intended and used for the sole benefit and enjoyment of the resident occupants or guests of the property on which it is stored or parked.
D. If the recreational equipment is parked or stored outside, it shall be parked on an impervious surface, such as asphalt or concrete.
E. All recreational equipment shall be kept in good repair and carry a current year's license or registration.
(Ord. 2635. Passed 1-13-11.)