The following special development regulations shall apply to all Multi-Family Residential development:
(a) Distance Between Buildings. The distance at the closest point between any two (2) apartment buildings shall be at least as great as the height of the taller of the two (2) adjoining buildings and not less than 35 feet.
(b) Building Arrangement and Design. In order to encourage an attractive building arrangement, no two apartment buildings shall be attached in a straight unbroken row, but shall be designed with visible offsets or setbacks not less than six (6) feet in depth, or with variations in building alignment or orientation. Furthermore, parallel arrangements of buildings should be avoided; and architectural consideration should be given to desirable variations in such things as building dimensions, roof lines, and building shape particularly the avoidance of rectangular buildings.
(c) Floor Area. For multi-family dwelling units, the minimum floor area, excluding semi-enclosed and unenclosed spaces, shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
Dwelling Unit | Minimum Area (sq.ft.) |
Efficiency (no separate bedroom) | 500 |
1-bedroom unit | 700 |
2-bedroom unit | 900 |
3-bedroom unit | 1,100 |