Subdivision of side-by-side, two-family dwellings (zero lot line subdivision).
(A) Purpose. To provide standards and guidelines for subdividing side-by-side two-family dwellings.
(B) General provisions.
(1) The subdivisions cannot create lots or structures which are in violation of this chapter.
(2) Each resulting dwelling unit shall have separate utility services.
(3) Each resulting dwelling unit shall meet existing building codes.
(C) Specific requirements for resulting dwelling units.
(1) Area requirements: 6,250 square feet.
(2) Lot width: 50 feet per dwelling unit.
(3) Setback requirements:
(a) Front yard: 30 feet;
(b) Rear yard: 30 feet; and
(c) Side yard (where applicable):
1. Ten feet; and
2. Thirty feet on street side of corner lot.
(4) Driveway widths: the width of the driveway servicing one dwelling unit shall not exceed the width of that dwelling unit’s garage, unless garages are situated side-by-side, then not to exceed the combined width of the garages; provided that, the affected property owners have filed a right-of-way and maintenance agreement with the county, according to the provisions of § 160.344(B) of this chapter pertaining to joint driveways.
(5) Curb cut width: the width of a curb cut servicing one dwelling unit shall not exceed 20 feet. In the event of a common or joint driveway servicing both units, the width of the curb cut shall not exceed 36 feet.
(D) Deed restrictions. Deed restrictions shall be recorded with the property to include the following.
(1) If one dwelling unit is burned or destroyed, it shall be reconstructed in a uniform appearance.
(2) If both dwelling units are burned or destroyed, minimum lot widths shall then prevail as for single-family homes.
(3) A double dwelling unit may be rebuilt meeting the original conditions of this chapter.
(4) A uniform exterior appearance, in terms of color, design and maintenance shall be maintained.
(E) Disputes. Any disputes must be submitted to binding arbitration according to the rules of the state’s arbitration association.
(Prior Code, § 1107.03) (Ord. 642, passed 01-10-2000)