(a) Application of Cluster Standards. These standards apply to single-family cluster development in the R1-C zoning district and are intended to provide latitude in design to encourage variety in the arrangement of the location, layout and shape of buildings, creation of open space and landscape features. The physical location and arrangement of detached dwellings in the development may be in any configuration acceptable to the Planning Commission and Council except that no unit shall be vertical to any other unit.
(b) Design Standards. The following standards shall apply to new applications for development within the R1-C zoning district:
(1) Building setbacks. The required yard, lot, building and density standards for R1-C developments are provided in Section 1131.07
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(2) Adjacent property setback.
A. All attached townhouse structures shall be set back at least thirty-five feet from any common side yard lot line shared with a single-family detached zoning district or existing single-family development regardless of the zoning district designation.
B. All attached townhouse structures shall be set back at least forty feet from any common rear yard lot line shared with a single-family detached zoning district or existing single-family development regardless of the zoning district designation.
C. All attached townhouse structures shall be set back at least fifteen feet from any common open space boundary line as designated on the approved plans.
(3) Each dwelling unit shall abut a dedicated street.
(4) A dedicated local street shall have a minimum right-of-way of fifty feet within any R1-C district.
(5) Development improvements. All improvements within a R1-C residential development shall be in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations of the City and shall conform to all existing or future requirements of the City for plans and specifications with respect to the construction and material standards for all pavements and utility installations within the City.
(6) Separation between townhouse structures. A minimum of fifteen feet separation shall exist between the outside walls of all detached or attached units;
(7) Designated open space requirements.
A. At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross land area within a R1-C cluster housing development shall consist of a combination of active and passive open space.
B. No less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total required open space area shall contain active uses. Examples of active open space uses include child playground areas, seating areas, community gardens, walking path, fitness trail and similar active uses.
C. Examples of passive open space features include conservation areas for natural resources such as wetlands, steep slopes, floodplains, and woodlands, storm water facilities and similar passive uses.
D. The required front yard and side yard setback areas shall not be counted as open space for the purpose of meeting the minimum open space standards for cluster housing developments.
E. As a part of the plan review process, the applicant shall provide for the method of the open space conveyance or other means as is approved as to form by the Law Director, such as: recorded deed restrictions, covenants that run perpetually with the land, or a conservation easement.
(8) Parking. Off-street parking in a single-family cluster residential development shall be in accordance with Chapter 1149
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A. Two attached automobile garage spaces are required per dwelling unit.
B. Additional off-street parking areas within a cluster development may be required if Planning Commission determines that such additional parking is necessary to adequately serve the needs of the cluster area.
(Ord. 2022-24.Passed 5-24-22; Ord. 2023-6. Passed 6-27-23.)