§ 157.138 TRANSITIONAL AREA STANDARDS.

   The following standards shall apply to areas designated as transitional areas in the Long Range Land Use Plan.

   (1)   Multi-family dwellings in transitional areas. Multi-family dwellings may be permitted; provided the uses meet the following additional requirements:

      (A)   The maximum density of development shall be five units per acres;

      (B)   Permitted multi-family dwellings are restricted to townhomes or rowhouses where units may share common walls but shall not be stacked with shared ceiling/floors;

      (C)   Each unit shall have a separate exterior entrance to serve as the main entrance to the dwelling unit; and

      (D)   Multi-family dwellings shall also meet the architectural standards of § 157.139.

   (2)   Architectural standards for transitional areas.

      (A)   Applicability. The following standards shall apply to all new nonresidential development in a transitional area.

      (B)   Standards.

         1.)   To the maximum extent feasible, parking areas shall be located to the side or rear of buildings.

         2.)   Loading spaces shall not face a public street and shall be screened from view of adjacent residential property.

         3.)   Exterior building materials shall be consistent with those used in the neighboring residential areas. Generally, these materials include brick, wood and stone. Other materials may be used only if the applicant demonstrates that they are consistent with the neighborhood.

         4.)   Building heights and rooflines for nonresidential uses shall be consistent with those in neighboring residential areas.

         5.)   Each building facade shall be articulated with a recess, projection or offset. These may include covered porches, covered box or bay windows, or similar features. The wall shall not extend more than three times its length without an additional offset. The offset shall extend for at least five feet.

         6.)   Each building facade visible from a public street or oriented to an adjoining residential district shall be a finished facade. All roof- or ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be enclosed or screened from view.

         7.)   Lighting shall comply with the requirements of § 157.140, and light fixtures shall be of a material and style that is consistent with the neighboring residential areas.

(Prior Code, § 1229.09) (Ord. 2009-21, passed 10-27-2009)