All multifamily development including group community residences, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and duplexes are subject to site plan review procedures found in §§ 156.060 through 156.071 and shall comply with the city’s Comprehensive Plan Design and Development Guidelines and the following design guidelines:
(A) Architectural design: the architectural design of multifamily housing is a key element in determining the character of a neighborhood. The architectural design of each unit or building should impart a feeling of residential scale. Units should be designed with vertical and horizontal offsets to break up rooflines, define private outdoor areas, allow greater views, and admit light and air to unit interiors. Large, blank wall surfaces should be avoided. Windows and projecting wall surfaces should be used to break up larger wall surfaces and establish visual interest. The same level of architectural design and quality of materials should be applied to all sides of the building. The side and rear elevations, garages, carports, and all accessory structures should maintain the same level of design, aesthetic quality, and architectural compatibility;
(B) Unified control: all multifamily developments shall be under single ownership, unless such multifamily development is a Condominium. All multifamily developments and Condominiums shall contain trust indentures or covenants establishing unified control of the installation and maintenance of any common facilities or areas;
(C) Building separation: a minimum distance of 20 feet shall separate all buildings;
(D) Access: All multifamily residential developments must have direct vehicular access to collector or arterial streets. Multifamily residential development shall not take access to local streets;
(E) Pedestrian circulation systems: sidewalks, walkways, and paths shall provide physical separation from vehicles along all public and private streets and within any parking area. Pedestrian systems should incorporate landscaping details to increase the visual interest and character of the neighborhood.
(Ord. 2013-22, passed 11-25-2013)