§ 4.707 TWO-FAMILY (“B”) DISTRICT.

(a) Purpose and intent. It is the purpose and intent of the one-family (“A-7.5”) district to provide a zone with a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet for the development of a one-family dwelling on each lot and accessory uses. The minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet may also be appropriate to maintain compatible lot sizes in developed areas, ensure compatibility with adjacent uses, or otherwise promote the public health, safety, morals or general welfare.

(b) Uses. In the one-family (“A-7.5”) district, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental standards of Chapter 5.

(1) In the one-family (“A-7.5”) district, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table:

One-Family (“A-7.5”) District
Lot area	7,500 square feet minimum see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.501 Lot Area not served by Sanitary Sewer and Chapter 7 Nonconformities, § 7.106 Nonconforming Lot of Record
Lot width	55 feet minimum at building line
Lot coverage	45% maximum
Front yard*	20 feet minimum (local streets) 15 feet minimum (limited local streets)
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Side yard*	5 feet minimum
Interior lot	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street and
Corner lot**	5 feet minimum for interior lot line
Height	35 feet maximum (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.100, Height)
Notes:
* See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f)).

(2) Commentary.

a. Carports/porte cocheres, allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances, see Chapter 5, Supplemental Use Standards, § 5.301, Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots and Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101 Yards.

b. Fences, two feet high in public open space easement, eight feet high behind front yard, see Chapter 5, Supplemental Use Standards, § 5.305, Fences for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.

c. Facade, materials and appearance, see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.507 Single-Family Residential Design Standards.

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(d) Other development standards. Development in the one-family (“A-7.5”) district may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

(1) Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:

a. An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area; and

b. An unilluminated sign for those uses that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.

(2) Parking. Two spaces located behind the front building wall for dwelling units with three or fewer bedrooms, plus one space located behind the front building wall or in the driveway for each bedroom above three. For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6, Development Standards, Article 2, Off-Street Parking and Loading, § 6.200.

(3) Residential design standards. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.507 Single-Family Residential Design Standards.

(4) Landscaping and buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, Article 3, Landscaping, Buffers and Urban Forestry, § 6.300.

(5) Access through residential district. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.500 Access through Residential Districts.

(6) Reconstruction of nonconforming accessory buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date. The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.

(7) Garage/carport. No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

(8) Side and rear yard setbacks. The side and rear yard setbacks for detached garages located behind the rear wall of the house may be reduced to three feet. The side yard of an attached garage may be located within three feet of the property line when located a minimum of 18 feet back of the front wall of the house.

(Ord. 20159-04-2012, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 4-3-2012; Ord. 21528-11-2014, § 1, passed 11-11-2014)

§ 4.705 ONE-FAMILY (“A-5”) DISTRICT.

(a) Purpose and intent. It is the purpose and intent of the one-family (“A-5”) district to provide a specific zone with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet for the development of a one-family dwelling on each lot and accessory uses.

(b) Uses. In the one-family (“A-5”) district, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5.

(1) In the one-family (“A-5”) district, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table.

One-Family (“A-5”) District
Lot area	5,000 square feet minimum see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.501 Lot Area not served by Sanitary Sewer and Chapter 7, Nonconformities, § 7.106 Nonconforming Lot of Record
Lot width	50 feet minimum at building line
Lot coverage	50% maximum
Front yard*	20 feet minimum (local street) 15 feet minimum (limited local street)
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Side yard*	5 feet minimum
Interior lot	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street and
Corner lot**	5 feet minimum for interior lot line
Height	35 feet maximum (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.100, Height)
Notes:
* See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f)).

(2) Commentary.

c. Facade, materials and appearance, see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.507, Single-Family Residential Design Standards.

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(d) Other development standards. Development in the one-family (“A-5”) district may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

(1) Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:

a. An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area; and

b. An unilluminated sign for those uses allowed that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.

(3) Residential design standards. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.507, Single-Family Residential Design Standards.

(4) Landscaping and buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers. See Chapter 6 Development Standards, Article 3 Landscaping, Buffers and Urban Forestry, § 6.300.

(5) Access through residential districts. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.500 Access through Residential Districts.

(6) Reconstruction of nonconforming accessory buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date. The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.

(8) Side and rear yard setbacks. The side and rear yard setback for detached garages located behind the rear wall of the house may be reduced to three feet. The side yard of an attached garage may be located within three feet of the property line when located a minimum of 18 feet back of the front wall of the house.

(Ord. 20159-04-2012, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 4-3-2012; Ord. 21528-11-2014, § 1, passed 11-11-2014)

§ 4.706 ONE-FAMILY RESTRICTED (“AR”) DISTRICT.

(a) Purpose and intent. It is the purpose of the one-family restricted (“AR”) district to provide a specific zone for the development of detached one-family dwelling units upon lots where such dwelling units are developed on smaller lot areas and zero yards, including such uses accessory thereto.

(b) Uses. In the one-family restricted (“AR”) district, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5.

(1) Unless the property development standards applicable in the “A” district are used, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the one-family restricted (“AR”) district, shall be as shown in the accompanying table.

One-Family Restricted (“AR”) District
Lot area	3,500 square feet minimum
Lot width	35 feet minimum at building line
Front yard*	20 feet minimum
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Side yard*	One side 10 feet, the other parallel side 0 feet (See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.503, Zero Lot Line Dwellings)
Interior lot	10 feet adjacent to side street, interior lot line subject to Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.503, Zero Lot Line Dwellings
Corner lot**
Height	35 feet maximum (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.100, Height)
Notes:
* See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f)).

(2) Commentary.

c. Facade, materials and appearance, see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.507 Single-Family Residential Design Standards.

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(d) Other development standards. Development in the one-family restricted (“AR”) district may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

(1) Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:

a. An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area; and

(2) Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line, except for limited local streets, where four spaces shall be required with at least two spaces located behind the front building line (see§ 6.201(b)). “Stacked” or tandem spaces may be counted toward the required number of spaces. For nonresidential uses see Chapter 6, Development Standards, Article 2, Off-Street Parking and Loading, § 6.200.

(3) Residential design standards. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.507, Single-Family Residential Design Standards.

(4) Landscaping and buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, Article 3, Landscaping, Buffers and Urban Forestry, § 6.300.

(5) Access through residential districts. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.500, Access through Residential Districts.

(6) Reconstruction of nonconforming accessory buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date. The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.

(Ord. 20159-04-2012, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 4-3-2012)

§ 4.707 TWO-FAMILY (“B”) DISTRICT.

(a) Purpose and intent. It is the purpose of the two-family (“B”) district to provide a specific zone for the development of a maximum of two dwelling units upon a single lot and such uses accessory thereto.

(b) Uses. In the two-family (“B”) district, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued, except in

accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5. The following four housing types shall be permitted:

(1) Two attached units on a single lot;

(2) Two detached units on a single lot (subject to Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.502, Two Detached Dwelling Units on One Lot);

(3) Detached zero lot line unit on a single lot (subject to Development Standards, § 6.503, Zero Lot Line Dwellings); and

(4) Attached zero lot line unit on a single lot (subject to Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.503, Zero Lot Line Dwellings).

(c) Property development standards. Unless the property development standards applicable in the “AR” district are used, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the two-family (“B”) district, shall be as shown in the tables on the following pages.

(d) Other development standards. Development in the two-family (“B”) district may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

(1) Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:

a. An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area; and

b. An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.

(2) Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit with up to three bedrooms, plus one space per bedroom over three bedrooms, all located behind the front building wall. For nonresidential uses see Chapter 6, Development Standards, Article 2, Off-Street Parking and Loading, § 6.200.

(3) Residential design standards. For design standards related to zero lot line units and two dwellings on a single lot see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.507, Single-Family Residential Design Standards.

(4) Landscaping and buffers. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.502, Two Detached Dwelling Units on One Lot. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, Article 3 Landscaping, Buffers and Urban Forestry, § 6.300.

(5) Access through residential districts. See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.500, Access through Residential Districts.

(6) Reconstruction of nonconforming accessory buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date. The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.

“B” District, Two Attached Units on a Single Lot
Lot area	5,000 square feet minimum see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.501, Lot Area not served by Sanitary Sewer and Chapter 7, Nonconformities, § 7.106, Nonconforming Lot of Record
Lot width	50 feet minimum at building line see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.501, Lot Area not served by Sanitary Sewer and Chapter 7 Nonconformities, § 7.106, Nonconforming Lot of Record
Lot coverage	50% maximum
Front yard*	20 feet minimum
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Side yard*	5 feet minimum
Interior lot	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street and
Corner lot**	5 feet minimum for interior lot line
Height	35 feet maximum (refer to Development Standards, § 6.100 Height)
Notes:
* See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f))

Commentary.

(1) Carports/porte cocheres, allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances, see Chapter 5, Supplemental Use Standards, § 5.301, Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots and Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101 Yards.

(2) Fences, two feet high in public open space easement, eight feet high behind front yard, see Chapter 5, Supplemental Use Standards, § 5.305, Fences for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.

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“B” District, Two Detached Units on a Single Lot
Lot area, 2 units	7,500 square feet minimum
Lot width	50 feet minimum at building line
Lot coverage	50% maximum
Front yard*	20 feet minimum
Rear yard	10 feet minimum
Side yard*	5 feet minimum
Interior lot	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street and
Corner lot**	5 feet minimum for interior lot line
Bldg. separation	10 foot minimum
Height	35 feet maximum (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.100, Height)
Notes:
* See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.100, Height for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f)).

Commentary.

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“B” District, Attached Zero Lot Line Unit on a Single Lot
Lot area	2,500 square feet minimum
Lot width	25 feet minimum at building line
Lot coverage	50% maximum
Front yard*	20 feet minimum
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Side yard*	1 side 10 feet, the other parallel side 0 feet (§ 6.503)
Interior lot	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street, interior lot line subject to § 6.503
Corner lot**
Height	35 feet maximum (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.100, Height)
Notes:
* See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards, for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f)).

Commentary.

(1) Carports/porte cocheres, allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances, see Chapter 5, Supplemental Use Standards, § 5.301(d), Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots and Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(a), Yards.)

(2) Fences, two feet high in public open space easement, eight feet high behind front yard, see Chapter 6, Supplemental Use Standards, § 5.305, Fences for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.)

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“B” District, Attached Zero Lot Line Unit on a Single Lot
Lot area	2,500 square feet minimum
Lot width	25 feet minimum at building line
Lot coverage	50% maximum
Front yard*	20 feet minimum
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Side yard*	1 side 5 feet, the other parallel side 0 feet (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.503, Zero Lot Line Dwellings)
Interior lot	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street
Corner lot**	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street
Height	35 feet maximum (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.100, Height)
Notes:
* See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f)).

Commentary.

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(Ord. 20159-04-2012, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 4-3-2012; Ord. 22284-06-2016, § 1, passed 6-21-2016, eff. 7-24-2016)

§ 4.708 ZERO LOT LINE/CLUSTER (“R1”) DISTRICT.

(a) Purpose and intent. It is the purpose of the zero lot line/cluster (“R1”) district to provide a specific zone for the development of one-family and two-family dwelling units where such dwelling units are developed on smaller lot areas and zero yards, including such uses accessory thereto. It is also for the purpose of providing for the development of one-family homes on unique patterned lots clustered around a common access road or cul-de-sac.

(b) Uses. In the zero lot line/cluster (“R1”) district, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5. The following housing types shall be permitted:

(1) Detached zero lot line units;

(2) Attached zero lot line units; and

(3) Cluster housing units.

(c) Property development standards. The minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the zero lot line/cluster (“R1”) district shall be as shown in the tables on the following pages. See division (d)(5) of this section.

(d) Other development standards. Development in the zero lot line/cluster (“R1”) district may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

(1) Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:

a. An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.

b. An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.

(2) Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line, except for limited local streets, where four spaces shall be required, located behind the front building line (see Section 403.D of the subdivision regulations). For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 Development Standards, Article 2 Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(3) Landscaping and buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers. See Chapter 6, Article 3.

(4) Access through residential districts. See § 6.500 Access Through Residential Districts. (A driveway or walk on private property in a one- or two-family district shall not provide access for uses in the “CR” District through the “K” District.)

(5) Residential design standards. A site plan for residential development is required.

a. Zero lot line dwellings.

1. Platting required. All blocks using the zero yard concept shall be platted or replatted to provide a zero-foot setback and a ten-foot access easement per lot.

2. Pattern of yards. The first dwelling unit constructed on a lot within a block shall set the zero lot line pattern of yards for the remaining lots within the block.

3. Corner lot setback. Depending on the zero lot line pattern, the last corner lot may have a setback adjacent to the street a ten-foot setback on the interior side to maintain the pattern.

b. Cluster housing in the “R1” district.

1. General. Under this provision, clustering of residential units may be permitted where such units cluster around a common access road or feed from a loop or cul-de-sac and provided that such development shall conform to the following regulations regarding buildings and structures.

2. Plat required. Such properties shall be platted showing the following, if applicable:

i. Public streets.

ii. Private streets and private access.

iii. Private open space and open space easements.

iv. Utility easements.

v. Public parks.

vi. Pedestrian walkways and bicycle trails.

vii. Lot, block and addition name.

viii. The building setback lines for each lot. Setback lines may be shown on each lot, described in margin comments or described by common detail. In the alternative, the setback lines may be described in a development plan submitted pursuant to division (d)(5)b.vi. below.

3. Open space.

i. The open space, exclusive of paved areas, parking spaces and patios, must be not less than 15 percent of the total lot area.

ii. Provisions, such as a homeowner’s association, shall be instituted to provide maintenance for all common open space.

4. One building per lot. No more than one residential building may be located on any lot.

5. Building separation. A ten-foot setback shall be required between all buildings.

6. Development plan.

i. Unless setbacks are shown or described on the plat, a development plan must be submitted showing the proposed setbacks on each lot.

ii. Adjustments in the development plan that change the setbacks from one lot to another will not be accepted without a written release from all property owners involved in the adjustment. When amendments are accepted, the original development plan must be withdrawn in its entirety.

iii. A development plan shall be reviewed as a site plan under the requirements of § 6.506, unified residential development.

“R1” District, One-Family Detached Units
Lot area	3,000 square feet minimum per unit
Lot width	30 feet minimum at building line
Front yard*	0 feet minimum
Side yard*	3 feet minimum; fire and building codes apply
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Height	35 feet maximum (see § 6.100, Height)
Notes:
No front yard entry driveway or parking
* See Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f))

Commentary.

(1) Carports/porte cocheres – allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See § 5.301(d) Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots and § 6.101(a) Yards.)

(2) Fences – two feet high in public open space easement, eight feet high behind front yard. (See § § 5.305 Fences for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.)

(3) Facade – materials and appearance under § 6.507.

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“R1” District, Detached Zero Lot Line Units
Lot area	2,500 square feet minimum per unit
Lot width	25 feet minimum at building line
Units per acre	Maximum number of 13 units per acre on average, unless located in a “C” or “D” district where authorized density shall apply.
Front yard*	0 feet minimum, garage setback 18 feet if required parking is in front yard
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Side yard*	One side 10 feet minimum, the other parallel side 0 feet (§ 6.503)
Interior lot	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street, interior lot line subject to § 6.503
Corner lot**
Height	35 feet maximum (see § 6.100)
Notes:
* See § 6.101(d), Yards for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f))

Commentary.

(1) Carports/porte cocheres – allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See § 5.301(d) Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots and § 6.101(a) Yards.)

(2) Fences – two feet high in public open space easement, eight feet high behind front yard. (See § 5.305 Fences for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.)

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“R1” District, Attached Zero Lot Line Units
Lot area	2,500 square feet minimum per unit
Lot width	25 feet minimum at building line
Units per acre	Maximum number of 13 units per acre on average, unless located in a “C” or “D” district where authorized density shall apply.
Front yard*	0 feet minimum, garage setback 18 feet if required parking is in front yard
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Side yard*	One side 5 feet minimum, the other parallel side 0 feet (§ 6.503)
Interior lot	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street
Corner lot**	10 feet minimum adjacent to side street
Height	35 feet maximum (see § 6.100, Height)
Notes:
* See § 6.101(d), Yards for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f)).

Commentary.

(1) Carports/porte cocheres – allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See § 5.301(d) Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots and § 6.101(a) Yards.)

(2) Fences – two feet high in public open space easement, eight feet high behind front yard. (See § 5.305 Fences for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.)

(3) Facade – materials and appearance under § 6.507.

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“R1” District, Cluster Housing Units
Open space	15% minimum (see § 6.504)
Units per acre	Maximum 15 units per acre on average, unless located in a “C” or “D” district where authorized density shall apply
Front yard*
Interior lot	5 feet minimum adjacent to street
Corner lot**	10 feet minimum adjacent to both streets
Rear yard	5 feet minimum
Side yard*
Interior lot	5 feet minimum adjacent to street
Corner lot**	10 feet minimum adjacent to both streets
Height	35 feet maximum (see § 6.100, Height)
Bldg. separation	10 feet minimum
Notes:
* See § 6.101(d), Yards for front yard setback requirements.
** May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f))

Commentary.

(1) Carports – not allowed in front of building line or in required yards. (§§ 5.300(b) and 6.101(a).)

(2) Fences – two feet high in public open space easement, eight feet high behind front yard. (See § 5.305 Fences for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.)

(3) Facade – materials and appearance under § 6.507 .

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(Ord. 20159-04-2012, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 4-3-2012; Ord. 21672-03-2015, § 1, passed 3-3-2015, eff. 3-19-2015)

§ 4.709 TOWNHOUSE/CLUSTER (“R2”) DISTRICT.

(a) Purpose and intent. It is the purpose of the townhouse/cluster ("R2") district to provide a specific zone for the development of row houses and townhouses on unique patterned lots clustered around a common access road or cul-de-sac.

(b) Uses. In the townhouse/cluster ("R2") district, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5.

(c) Property development standards. Property in R2 may be developed to the property development standards defined in the "R1" district. The minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the townhouse/cluster ("R2") district shall be as shown in the accompanying table. See division (d)(3) below.

Townhouse/Cluster (“R2”) District
Open space	15% minimum
Units per acre	Maximum number of 24 units per acre on average, unless located in a “C” or “D” district where authorized density shall apply.
Maximum façade length	Maximum building façade length of 250 feet
Front yard*	None required
Side yard*
Interior lot	5 feet minimum adjacent to street
Corner lot**	10 feet minimum adjacent to both streets
Height	35 feet maximum (refer to Development Standards, § 6.100, Height)
Bldg. separation	10 feet minimum
Notes:
* May be subject to projected front yard (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(f), Yards).
** May be subject to other front, side and rear yard setback requirements (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards).

Commentary.

(1) Carports/porte cocheres – allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See Chapter 5, Supplemental Use Standards, § 5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots, and § 6.101 Yards.)

(2) Fences – Two feet high in public open space easement, eight feet high behind front yard. (See Chapter 6 Supplemental Use Standards Fences for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.)

(3) Facade – materials and appearance. See Chapter 6 Development Standards, § 6.507 Single-Family Residential Design Districts.

(d) Other development standards. Development in the townhouse/cluster (“R2”) district may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6 , and the following provisions:

(1) Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:

a. An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.

(2) Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line, except for limited local streets or private access easements, where four spaces shall be required, located behind the front building line or may be provided within the development. For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 Development Standards, Article 2 Off Street Parking and Loading, § 6.200.

(3) Residential design standards. A site plan for residential development is required.

a. General. Under this provision, townhouses, rowhouses or the clustering of residential units may be permitted where such units cluster around a common access road or feed from a loop or cul-de-sac and provided that such development shall conform to the following regulations regarding buildings and structures.

b. Plat required. Such properties shall be platted showing the following, if applicable:

1. Public streets.

2. Private streets and private access.

3. Private open space and open space easements.

4. Utility easements.

5. Public parks.

6. Pedestrian walkways and bicycle trails.

7. Lot, block and addition name.

c. Open space.

1. The open space, exclusive of paved areas, parking spaces and patios, must be not less than 15 percent of the total lot area.

2. Provisions, such as a homeowner's association, shall be instituted to provide maintenance for all common open space.

d. One building per lot. Each residential building shall be located on a separately platted lot.

e. Maximum building façade length. Building face shall not exceed a maximum of 250 feet.

f. Development plan.

1. Unless setbacks are shown or described on the plat, a development plan must be submitted showing the proposed setbacks on each lot.

2. Adjustments in the development plan that change the setbacks from one lot to another will not be accepted without a written release from all property owners involved in the adjustment. When amendments are accepted, the original development plan must be withdrawn in its entirety.

3. A development plan shall be reviewed as a site plan under the requirements of § 6.506, unified residential development. (See also § 5.302, accessory uses in unified residential development.)

(4) Landscaping and buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers. See Chapter 6 Development Standards, Article 3 Landscaping, Buffers, and Urban Forestry, § 6.300.

(5) Reconstruction of nonconforming accessory buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date. The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.

(6) Garage/carport. No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

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(Ord. 20159-04-2012, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 4-3-2012; Ord. 21672-03-2015, § 2, passed 3-3-2015, eff. 3-19-2015)

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