59-C-1.35. Special regulations-R-fourplex zone.

   59-C-1.351. Intent and Purpose. The purpose of the R-fourplex zone is to provide a better method of utilization of land for housing in all price ranges within reasonable walking distance of employment, shopping centers and public transportation while providing for compatibility with existing residential neighborhoods. In order to provide for compatibility with existing residential neighborhoods, the site plan review procedure shall include consideration of the degree to which fourplex development is harmonious in style, similarity, bulk and height with residential buildings on adjoining land. It is also the intent that fourplexes not be arranged in a row, facing in the same direction. In order to enable the council to evaluate the accomplishment of the purposes set forth herein, a special set of plans is required for each fourplex zone, and the district council is empowered to approve such plans if they find them to be capable of accomplishing the above purposes and in compliance with the requirements of this zone.

   59-C-1.352. Location. No application for the R-fourplex zone shall be granted unless the following conditions are satisfied:

      (a)   At least 50 percent of the land lies within 1,500 feet of:

         (1)land zoned C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2, or R-CBD; or

         (2)a central business district; or

         (3)a subway station of the approved regional metro system or a bus route of a system established by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority or the county.

      (b)   The land is served by public water and sewer.

      (c)   The land has a frontage of more than 100 feet on a road of arterial or higher classification.

   59-C-1.353. Streets. Interior streets which are not publicly dedicated shall be improved to the same standards as public streets.