(A) Purpose. The compatibility standards of this section are intended to preserve and protect low-density residential uses and neighborhoods by ensuring that new development and redevelopment is compatible with the character of the area in which it is located.
(B) Applicability. The compatibility standards in this section shall apply to all multi-family residential and all nonresidential development when it occurs on a lot:
(1) Within 150 feet of the lot line of any property zoned R-1, R-1A or R-2;
(2) Across the street from or adjacent to a lot containing a single-family or duplex use; or
(C) Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from compliance with the compatibility standards of this section:
(1) Single-family or duplex uses;
(2) Multi-family development unless the development exceeds a gross density of six units per acre or a height of 35 feet;
(3) Structural alteration of an existing building when the alteration does not increase the gross square footage or height of the building; and
(4) A change in use that does not increase the off-street parking requirements over and above the existing use.
(D) Buffer and screening standards.
(1) Nonresidential and multi-family residential development, including off-street parking areas associated with the development, shall be screened from view of adjacent single-family and duplex uses and R 1, R-1A or R-2 zoned property.
(2) The visual screening shall be accomplished through the use of opaque fences or landscaping along the adjacent lot line.
(3) Mechanical equipment, outdoor storage areas and refuse collection areas shall be completely shielded from view of adjacent single-family and duplex uses, scenic corridors designated under § 150.025, and R-1, R-1A or R-2 zoned property by an opaque fence or wall that is at least one foot taller than the site feature being screened from view, provided this shall not be interpreted as requiring screening fences or walls to be taller than ten feet.
(4) Fences, walls and buffers must comply with all other requirements of ordinances of the city.
(E) Additional site design standards. The following additional site design standards shall apply to development that is subject to the compatibility standards of this section:
(1) Public and commercial recreation uses. Public and commercial swimming pools, tennis courts, ballfields, tubing-related businesses and other intensive public or commercial recreational uses that involve outdoor activity shall be set back at least 100 feet from the lot line of property that is zoned R-1, R-1A or R-2, or that contains a single-family, duplex or multi-family use, or that is designated as a scenic corridor under § 150.025. For tubing-related businesses, this setback shall also apply to customer parking and vehicle/equipment storage areas, tubing-related businesses, including customer parking and vehicle/equipment storage areas, shall also be screened from view by an opaque fence or wall with a minimum height of eight feet. For a recreational use other than a tubing-related business, this setback standard shall be reduced to a minimum of 50 feet if the recreational use is screened from view by an opaque fence or wall with a minimum height of eight feet; and
(2) Dumpsters and solid waste receptacles. Dumpsters and solid waste receptacles shall be set back at least 20 feet from the lot line of property that is zoned R-1, R-1A or R-2, that contains a single-family or duplex use, or that is designated as a scenic corridor under § 150.025. Dumpsters and receptacles shall be completely screened from view of adjacent single-family and duplex uses, scenic corridors designated under § 150.025 and R-zoned property by an opaque fence or wall that is at least one foot taller than the dumpster or solid waste receptacle.
(Ord. 08-347, passed - -2008; Ord. 2013-08-20-1, passed 8-20-2013; Ord. 2016-08-02, passed 8-2-2016)