(a) An Age Restricted Housing Community is a planned development of land consisting of multiple structures under single ownership, or if several ownerships, the application shall be filed jointly by all the owners of the properties included in the plan.
(b) Each dwelling unit shall be occupied in accordance with the “Housing for Older Persons” exemption under the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act. The applicant shall submit documentation showing that the proposed development will be restricted to elderly housing, in the form of deed restrictions on each lot, or in the case of a condominium development, by the Articles of Incorporation and the Homeowner’s Association By-Laws.
(c) The proposed development shall meet applicable federal and state certifications, licensing and/or approval requirements.
(d) The proposed development shall meet local fire safety and Ohio Building Code requirements for the proposed use and occupancy.
(e) No building shall contain greater than four (4) dwelling units.
(f) No dwelling unit in the development shall include more than three (3) bedrooms.
(g) A “no-step” access shall be provided to the front door or side door entrance to all dwelling units and community buildings.
(h) The proposed development shall include dwelling and facility design features that demonstrate their appropriateness for the age-restricted population. At a minimum, these design features will be used to make dwellings adaptable to handicapped persons and other person with mobility or functional limitations and shall provide accessible routes between parking areas, sidewalks, dwelling units and common areas. A contiguous hard surface shall be included to the entryway of all entrances to the dwelling unit or community building.
(i) The proposed development shall not generate an unreasonable increase in traffic volume and may not use on-street parking to meet applicable parking requirements.
(j) The proposed use should be in convenient walking distance of shopping and community facility wherever possible.
(k) A building shall consist of no more than two (2) stories. The second story shall contain no more than 900 square feet of living or habitable space.
(l) At least one (1) bedroom and one (1) bath shall be provided on the ground level first floor of a two story building.
(m) Detached accessory structures, such as detached garages, sheds and swimming pools shall be prohibited. All residential buildings shall have a minimum of one (1) car attached garage per dwelling unit.
(n) The exterior of the proposed development shall be compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood.
(o) In addition to the off-street parking requirements of Chapter 1137, one (1) guest parking space shall be provided per six (6) dwelling units. Said parking space shall be located within approved common areas.
(p) One freestanding sign located at each entrance to the tract is permitted. Said sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet and shall be located so the sign bottom is flush with ground, landscape plantings or retaining wall. The top of the sign shall not exceed 3.5 feet from ground surface. The sign shall be surrounded by landscape plantings.
(q) All utilities shall be installed underground.
(r) Decorative street lights shall be provided on the Site Plan.
(Ord. 08-42. Passed 8-18-08.)