The duplex, triplex, and quadplex building type is comprised of attached dwelling units. As permitted by the applicable Zoning Classification, the building may also contain non-residential spaces. The building is architecturally presented as a large single-family house.
a) Building Size, Massing and Access Standards
• Building shall be composed of 1 or 2-story volumes in compliance with the standards for the applicable Zoning Classification.
• Each unit shall have direct access to its entry door from the ground floor, regardless of the location of the unit. Primary pedestrian access shall be taken from a street-fronting entry door. Access to upper floor units may be provided by exterior stairs.
b) Parking Standards
• Parking may be accessed from the front of a building when the building is the predominant feature on the site, parking is located a minimum of 20 feet behind the front of the house, and front access is predominant in the surrounding neighborhood.
• Alternatively, parking shall be accessed from the side or rear of the building.
• Required resident parking shall be in a garage, which may be attached to or detached from the dwelling.
• A garage facing an alley or internal driveway may contain parking for more than one unit, up to parking for four cars.
• A garage facing a street or parking court may contain parking for up to two cars.
• Garage doors may be 1-car or 2-car in width and shall be separated by planters at least 2 feet wide.
• Required guest spaces/parking for non-residential uses may be covered or open.
c) Open Space Standards
• Common. One primary common open space of regular geometry is required. This area shall be equal to 15 percent of the lot, shall be open to the sky and may be located on the ground or on a podium. The minimum dimension for the common open space shall be 15 feet in each direction.
• Private. Private open space is required for each residential unit. The private open space may be provided in a balcony or patio with a minimum width of 6 feet. All or some of the required open space may be satisfied by the substitution for additional common open space.
Illustrative photos 1 and 2 depict the Duplex and Quadplex building type.
(Ord. 3229 (part), 2016).