(1) Residential density and open space requirements.
(A) The maximum development densities and open space requirements of residential development in a residential or mixed use PD shall be based upon the type of development proposed within the development as illustrated in Table 157.118-1
.
Type | Minimum Gross Acreage | Maximum Density | % of Open Space |
Type | Minimum Gross Acreage | Maximum Density | % of Open Space |
Common ownership - attached detached | 5 | 6 units per acre | 15% |
Fee simple lots - attached/detached | 5 | 8 units per acre | 15% |
Mixed use - PD | 8 | 15 units per acre | 18% |
Multi-family/apartment - common ownership, i.e., single parcel (Massillon Road Corridor*) | 3 | 15 units per acre | 18% |
Multi-family/apartment - common ownership, i.e., single parcel | 5 | 12 units per acre | 18% |
Senior restricted apartment** | 3 | 20 units per acre | 15% |
* See Figure 157.118-1 | |||
** This shall mean a building or group of buildings containing dwelling units for households whose heads, or spouses, or sole members are at least 62 years of age or are handicapped as defined in Title II, § 201 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, being 42 U.S.C. §§ 1437A et seq. | |||
Figure 157.118-1
(B) The maximum density shall be calculated by dividing the total number of proposed units by the gross acreage of the entire development including land for open space, rights-of-way and other public dedications.
(2) Minimum floor area requirements. Dwelling units in a multi-family dwelling shall meet the minimum floor area requirements as established in § 157.101(2).
(3) Area and yard requirements for residential uses.
(A) The minimum lot size for residential uses shall be as follows:
1.) Single-family detached dwellings shall have a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet;
2.) Attached dwellings with four or fewer units, that are not part of a mixed use building, shall have a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet; and
3.) Attached dwellings with more than four units, that are not part of a mixed use building, shall have a minimum lot size equal to 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit.
(B) There shall be a minimum lot width of 40 feet for all residential uses.
(C) All residential uses that have frontage along an arterial street shall have a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet.
(D) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, all other residential building setbacks, which include front yard on a nonarterial street and side/rear yard, shall be established as part of the planned development review process. Generally, these building setbacks should be less than those required in a traditional development.
(4) Single-family and two-family dwelling standards. The following standards shall apply to all lots for single-family and two-family dwellings.
(A) Single-family and two-family dwellings shall not exceed 36 feet in overall height.
(B) Dwellings shall have a maximum front yard setback of 20 feet if the residence is part of a mixed use PD, unless frontage is along an arterial street, as stipulated in division (3)(C) of this section. Setbacks for residential PDs shall be as approved by PZC.
(C) All dwellings in a residential area are encouraged to have a front porch, facing the primary street, that extends along a minimum of 50% of the front elevation.
(D) Principal and accessory buildings or structures may not cover more than 70% of the lot.
(E) At least one parking space shall be provided within an enclosed garage whether attached or detached from the main dwelling.
(F) One accessory garage may be permitted; provided it is located in the rear yard.
(G) One accessory dwelling unit may be constructed above a detached accessory garage. In such case, the accessory structure shall not exceed 24 feet in overall height.
(H) Accessory uses shall be subject to the regulations of § 157.087, unless otherwise exempted in this chapter.
(I) Garages and parking areas other than driveways shall be designed as follows.
1.) Garages may be accessed from a rear alley where approved by the PZC and City Council. If alleys are approved, the rear yard setback shall not apply to accessory garages.
2.) Front loading garages shall be flush or setback from the front building line.
3.) Access to a detached accessory garage or a side loading garage may be made by a driveway along the side of the principal building; provided the driveway is set back a minimum of two feet from side lot lines.
(5) Multi-family dwelling standards. The following standards shall apply to all multi-family dwellings or mixed use buildings with attached multi-family units (apartments).
(A) Areas designated for multi-family dwellings may include all forms of attached housing including two-family dwellings and residential dwelling units located above businesses.
(B) Multi-family dwellings shall not exceed 60 feet in overall height in a residential PD or 75 feet as part of a mixed-use building.
(C) Parking in the front yard of any multi-family or mixed use buildings with residential uses shall be limited to one access drive and one double bay of parking stalls
(see Figure 157.119-1).
(D) On-street parking shall be permissible; provided the planned development is designed to include on-street parking.
(E) Building setbacks shall meet the requirements set forth in divisions (3)(C) and (3)(D) of this section.
(6) Common ownership of parcels upon which two or more dwellings are constructed. Before a zoning permit is issued for the construction of units where two or more dwellings are to be clustered on one parcel of land, the owner of such parcel shall be bound by a covenant running with the land, approved by the city’s legal counsel, that so long as any such dwellings are upon such parcel of land, such parcel upon which such group is erected shall remain in one parcel. No division of property shall be allowed unless granted by the PZC and City Council through an approved subdivision.
(Prior Code, § 1228.04) (Ord. 2009-21, passed 10-27-2009; Ord. 2013-03, passed 2-26-2013)