(A) Purpose and intent. These districts are designed to provide suitable areas for multi family residential developments where sufficient urban facilities are available or where the extension of such facilities will be physically and economically feasible. It is not the intent of this district to restrict in number the dwelling units contained in a building provided there is sufficient area of zone lot and open space on the lot relative to the number of dwelling units. These districts are intended to permit community facility and public utility installations which are necessary to service the residents of these districts.
(B) Uses and structures.
(1) Principal permitted uses and structures. For specific uses allowed, refer to the table in § 151.021.
(2) Permitted accessory uses and structures. For specific accessory uses allowed, refer to the table in § 151.025.
(4) Prohibited uses. Any use not allowed by right, by accessory or by conditional use is prohibited in the R-4 Multi Family Residential District. (See § 151.021.)
(C) Bulk regulations. For bulk regulations, which include minimum lot area, minimum lot width at the building line, and maximum height, refer to the table in § 151.027.
(D) Yard requirements.
(1) General provisions. General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in § 151.006.
(2) Basic provisions. For yard requirements, which include setbacks for front, side, and rear yards, refer to the table in § 151.027.
(E) Design standards for multi family dwellings.
(1) Purpose. It is the express purpose of these provisions to establish design criteria to regulate proposed development and to guide the Planning Commission in its review of the site plan.
(2) Open space requirements. Common open space must be suitably improved for its intended use, but common open space containing natural features worthy of preservation may be left unimproved. Any buildings, structures and improvements which are permitted in the common open space must be appropriated to the uses which are authorized for the common open space having regard for its topography and unimproved condition.
(3) Access.
(a) Every structure shall be on a lot adjacent to a public street or with access to an approved private street.
(b) Access and circulation shall provide adequately for fire fighting equipment, service deliveries, furniture, moving vans and refuse collection.
(c) Pedestrian access shall be provided at the rear of each dwelling.
(4) Grouped parking facilities. Off-street parking may be grouped in bays, either adjacent to streets or in the interior of blocks. The parking areas shall generally be located in close proximity to the dwelling units they are designed to serve. At least one parking space per dwelling shall be located so as to provide a maximum walking distance of 200 feet from the nearest entrance of the dwelling unit which the space is to serve. Where appropriate, common driveways, parking areas, walks and steps shall be provided, maintained and lighted for night use. Screening of parking and service areas shall be encouraged through ample use of trees, shrubs, hedges and screening walls.
(5) Privacy. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with reasonable visual and acoustical privacy. Fences, walls and landscaping shall be provided for the protection and privacy of the occupants and as a means of screening objectionable views or uses and of reducing noise.
(6) Walks. Street sidewalks and on-site walks shall be provided for convenient and safe access to all living units from streets, driveways, parking courts or garages and for convenient circulation and access to all facilities.
(7) Recreation areas.
(a) Adequate recreational facilities for the residents of the project shall be provided in a location which is accessible to the living units and which does not impair the view and privacy of the living units.
(b) Attractive outdoor sitting areas shall be provided, appropriate in size, type and number to the needs of the residents. Active recreation areas shall be provided which are appropriate for the needs of the residents. Well-equipped playgrounds of adequate size shall be provided where it is anticipated that children will occupy the premises.
(8) Planting. The appeal and character of the site shall be preserved and enhanced by retaining and protecting existing trees and other site features; and additional new plant material shall be added for privacy, shade and beauty of buildings and grounds and to screen out objectionable features. Existing trees, shrubs, evergreens and ground cover shall be retained to the extent that they enhance the project, are effective as a screen planting or are useful in protecting slopes.
(`00 Code, § 11-406) (Ord. 95-01, passed 2-27-95; Am. Ord. 2001-06, passed 4-9-01; Am. Ord. 2008-20, passed 11-10-08; Am. Ord. 2011-01, passed 3-14-11; Am. Ord. 2011-02, passed 3-14-11; Am. Ord. 2016-06, passed 6-27-16)