(A) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
COMMON AREA. Private property owned in common by, and designated for the private use of, the owners or occupants of townhouses in a particular project or subdivision. COMMON AREA uses include, but are not limited to, recreation areas, parks and plazas, ornamental areas open to the general view within the project or subdivision, and building setbacks not otherwise required by ordinance. The COMMON AREA does not include public streets, alleys, required building setbacks or utility easements.
TOWNHOUSE. One of a series of single- family dwelling units which are either structurally connected, or which are constructed immediately adjacent to each other. The terms TOWNHOME and ROW HOUSE are similarly defined and may be used interchangeably.
TOWNHOUSE GROUP. Two or more townhouses constructed as an integral part of a townhouse project.
TOWNHOUSE PROJECT. One or more townhouse groups, together with commonly owned structures or areas.
(B) Permitted uses.
(1) Townhouses.
(2) Townhouse group.
(3) Townhouse project.
(4) Townhouse subdivision.
(C) Height regulations. No building shall exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet in height.
(D) Area regulations. Front yard, side yard, and rear yards as per Table 21-A. Where the units do not share a common wall, there shall be a minimum of ten feet access/maintenance easement between them.
(1) Project area. Each townhouse project shall contain an area of land consisting of not less than 5,000 square feet for each townhouse to be constructed, including common area. Coverage of a project by impervious surface, exclusive of the common area, shall not exceed 45% of the total project area. Impervious surface within the common areas shall not exceed 30% of such areas.
(2) Townhouse group. There shall be not less than 25 feet of separation between each townhouse group within a townhouse subdivision. No townhouse group shall exceed five contiguous lots along the same side. The same elevation may not be used within any five lot groupings.
(3) Facades. Facades should be articulated to minimize the massive scale appearance of the building. At least 30% of the facade of the wall facing the street shall consist of doors or windows. Primary entrances shall face the street on street side structures unless there is a minimum of 6-foot brick, rock, concrete panels, or masonry wall fence. Windows shall be provided with trim or recesses, rather than flush with exterior wall treatment.
(E) Intensity of use. Except as hereinafter provided, all dwellings hereafter erected, enlarged, relocated, or reconstructed, shall be located on lots containing the following areas:
(1) Townhouses. Each townhouse shall be constructed on a privately owned individual lot.
(2) Lot area. Each townhouse lot shall have a lot area of not less than 3,000 square feet and a width of not less than 30 feet.
(3) Private yard. Each lot shall contain a private yard with not less than 750 square feet of area. Parking area shall not be included in the computation of the required private yard area except for a paved driveway not more than 18 feet wide. A private back yard may contain a patio cover or roof which does not cover more than 25% of the private yard.
(F) Parking regulations. As per §§ 155.61 through 155.068, with the addition of no parking allowed within the 25-foot front building setback of the entire subdivision along public streets. Driveways to individual lots must have a minimum separation of 12 feet. Such driveways shall be connected to private roads or common drives, not public streets.
(G) Additional use, height, and area regulations. Additional use, height and area regulations and exceptions are found in § 155.040.
(H) Signs. Same as in the R-1 district.
(I) Storage. Open storage is prohibited, except for materials for the residents' use such as firewood, gardening materials, and similar materials.
(J) Landscaping. The requirements are the same as R-3.
(K) Dumpsters. Appropriate size dumpsters shall be used (no hand pickup).
(Ord. 2001-36, passed 11-13-01; Am. Ord. 2006-40, passed 10-24-06; Am. Ord. 2007-27, passed 10-2-07)