The following supplemental regulations shall apply to multi-family residential development.
(A) Intent. The purpose of these regulations is to prescribe reasonable standards for multi-family residential development in addition to other applicable city ordinances.
(B) Development standards.
1. Off-street parking. Parking spaces for each dwelling unit shall be provided consistent with the requirements of § 5-4-5 of this title.
2. Private open space. Each dwelling unit shall have at least one appurtenant private patio, deck, balcony, atrium or other outdoor private area contiguous to the unit in a single undivided area of not less than 120 square feet.
3. Shared open space. An outdoor common area of at least 100 square feet per dwelling unit shall be provided for outdoor active and passive group recreation. Such common areas shall not include driveways, parking areas or required front yards.
4. Private storage space. Each dwelling unit shall have at least 30 cubic feet of enclosed, weatherproofed and lockable storage space.
5. Boat and trailer storage. Boat, trailer and recreational vehicle storage shall be limited as described in § 5-5-3 of this chapter, unless such vehicles are prohibited by restrictive covenants.
6. Laundry facilities. Adequate laundry facilities shall be provided by:
(a) Constructing a laundry room with the equivalent of one standard washing machine for each five dwelling units and an equivalent in automatic clothes dryers; or
(b) Providing properly designed and plumbed areas within each dwelling unit for washing and drying clothes.
7. Lighting and security. Night and security lighting and security measures shall be provided as necessary to ensure safe and convenient access and use of multi-family residential facilities.
8. Landscaping. All multi-family residential development shall include landscape plans which provide for substantial front yard landscape screening and, as appropriate, side and rear yard landscaping and as prescribed in § 5-4-4 of this title. Landscaping shall be consistent with the design of the development and enhance the visual quality of the streetscape, and assist in achieving design consistency with the character of the neighborhood.
9. Permitted density. Density limits for multi-family housing shall not exceed the density limitations as established by the general plan land use designation for the property. Density bonuses for low and moderate income or special needs housing shall also be as established by the housing element and applicable state housing law.
10. Design. Site plan and design review shall be as required by § 5-6-7 of this title. Staggered and/or reversed unit plans that provide variability in the outward appearance of the building is strongly suggested, as are building materials and design that ensure consistency with adjacent land uses and structures. Compliance with provisions of the city’s design guide is required.
11. Height limits and setbacks. Yard setback and height limits shall be as established by the site’s zoning district and the design review process. Varying front yard setbacks within the same structure is encouraged, as is limiting second story views to adjacent property.
12. Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be located conveniently for residents and out of vehicular circulation areas. Trash enclosures may not be located within five feet of side or rear property lines or the front yard setback of the site. Trash enclosures shall be of a design that is compatible with the development, is covered, and screened with landscape.
13. Gathering rooms. Where eight or more units are proposed, and in addition to the above requirements, special consideration shall be given to providing adequate gathering rooms or locations for facility residents, based on a requirement of at least 30 square feet per dwelling unit.
14. Street access. Multi-family residential developments with more than 25 units shall have direct access to a collector or arterial street.
(C) Development standards for the interface between multi-family residential and single-family residential.
1. Outdoor recreational areas, game courts, pools and solid waste collection areas on multi-family properties shall be oriented away from adjacent properties planned for single-family residential.
2. Multi-family parking areas, garages, other structures and access drives shall be separated from adjacent properties planned for single-family residential with a ten-foot landscaped setback containing deciduous and evergreen trees.
3. Multi-family buildings greater than 15 feet in height shall be prohibited within 25 feet of abutting property planned for single-family residential. An additional ten feet of setback shall be required for each additional story. Second story views to adjacent residential uses are prohibited.
(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)