(a) Zero Lot Line Overlay District. The Zero Lot Line Overlay District, which shall be referred to as "RZ", is hereby created as an overlay district to be applied to designated residential areas which can accommodate the zero lot line concept. Those areas are designated on the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Delta. The Zero Lot Line concept is permitted in P.U.D. Districts and shall adhere to the P.U.D. District's Regulations.
(b) Zero Lot Line Development. A zero lot line development for one-family dwellings only may be permitted in the residential districts if approved by the Planning Commission. All applications for zero lot line development shall comply with the following applicable development parameters:
(1) Use permitted. Detached one-family dwellings on individually platted lots, including every customary accessory use not inconsistent therewith, shall be permitted. Fencing, walls, trellises, and other similar uses can be used as connecting elements between one-family dwellings on adjacent lots subject to site plan review. Garages, carports, and utility storage structures shall be permitted accessory uses.
(2) Lot size. The minimum lot size shall be the same as the existing districts unless approved by the Planning Commission.
(3) Dwelling unit setback.
A. Interior Side Yard - The dwelling unit shall be placed on one interior side property line with a zero setback and the dwelling unit setback on the other interior side property line shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') excluding the connecting elements such as fences, walls, and trellises. Patios, pools, garden features and other similar elements shall be permitted within the ten foot (10') setback area, provided however, no structure, with the exception of fences or walls shall be placed within easements.
B. Front and Rear Setback - All dwelling structures shall follow the . setback requirements of the district.
C. Accessory buildings shall observe setback requirements as otherwise provided in this Zoning Ordinance.
(4) Building heights. The maximum building heights shall not exceed two stories or-twenty-four feet (24') in height.
(5) Maximum lot coverage permitted. The total lot coverage permitted for all buildings on the site shall not exceed seventy percent (70%) of the lot area.
(6) Street frontage. Each lot shall have a clear, direct frontage on public streets or to access ways complying with private street requirements.
(7) Opening prohibited on the zero lot line side. The wall of the dwelling located on the lot line shall have no windows, doors, air conditioning units, or any other type of opening, provided, however, that atriums or courts shall be permitted on the zero lot line side when the court or atrium is enclosed by three walls of the dwelling unit, and a solid wall of at least eight feet (8') in heigllt is provided on the zero lot line. Said wall shall be constructed of the same material as exterior wall of the units.
(8) Utilities. Electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and sewer systems for each dwelling unit shall be separate and independent of such system for each other dwelling unit.
(9) Platting Requirements. Each dwelling shall be located on its own individual platted lot. If areas for common use of occupants of the development are shown on the plat, satisfactory arrangements shall be made for the maintenance of the common open space and facilities as provided below. The plat shall also indicate the zero lot lines and easements appurtenant thereto.
A. The owners of all lots on which such building is located shall be jointly and severally responsible for the maintenance and repair of the building's footing, slab foundation, roof sheathing, roofing, common walls, exterior walls, and any other common portion of the building.
B. The costs for such maintenance and repair shall be shared equally by the owners of the lots on which the building is located.
C. The deed description shall contain provisions providing the manner in which decisions concerning such maintenance and repair and their payments shall be decided.
D. The owners of each such lot shall have a right of access to each other lot for the purpose of affecting such maintenance and repair.
(Ord. 99-2. Passed 3-1-99.)