(A) A residence development project, consisting of any number of buildings, the contemplated arrangement of which makes it impossible to apply the requirements of this report to the individual buildings, may be authorized by the Board of Appeals in districts in which such projects are permitted by this code.
(B) In so doing, the Board shall first refer the plans for such project to the Plan Commission for study, public hearing and report upon finding that the plans of such project meet the following conditions.
(1) The tract of land on which the project is to be erected comprises at least five acres, unless comprising an entire block.
(2) The buildings are to be used only for residential purposes and the customary accessory uses, such as private garages, storage spaces, recreational and community activities.
(3) The average lot area per family or dwelling unit on the site, exclusive of the area occupied by streets, will not be less than 80% of the lot area per family required in the distance in which the project is to be located.
(4) There is to be provided within the tract, or immediately adjacent thereto, parking spaces in private garages or off-street parking areas as specified in § 155.215(A).
(5) There are to be provided, as a part of the project, adequate recreation areas to serve the needs of the anticipated population to be housed therein.
(6) The proposed project will constitute a residential environment of sustained desirability and stability; that it will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and ensure substantially the same type of occupancy as obtained or may be expected to be obtained in said neighborhood; that it will result in intensity of land utilization no higher, and standards of open spaces at least as high as permitted or specified in this code in the district in which the project is to be located.
(7) The project will be consistent with the intent and purpose of this code to promote public health, safety and general welfare.
(1999 Code, § 40-15-19) (Ord. 334, passed 10-26-1964)