(A) Garden apartment. A garden apartment is one which is generally located in a structure containing not less than four dwelling units; not exceeding four stories in height; sometimes designed around courts or common green spaces; often having private balconies or patios; and, frequently exhibiting different facades and design features between structures in a garden apartment complex. Elevators must be provided for all floors above the second floor. Individual apartments shall not be less than 1,600 square feet in area for the first four units and not less than 1,200 square feet for additional units. The primary entrance to the apartment building will be off a public street.
(B) Townhouse. A townhouse is a one-family dwelling unit, with a private entrance, which is part of a structure whose dwelling units are attached horizontally in a linear arrangement, and having a totally exposed front or rear wall to be used for access, light and ventilation.
(1) Shall not have a lot size of less than 3,000 square feet per unit for the first two units nor less than 2,500 square feet for the third and each additional unit;
(2) All off-street parking shall be incorporated into the building. One parking space shall be provided per unit for guest parking and shall not be located more than 300 feet from the unit being served;
(3) All dumpsters and/or waste collection areas shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any residential unit and be enclosed with a solid masonry screen;
(4) The maximum number of contiguous units shall be ten; and
(5) The primary entrance into the townhouse development will be off a public street.
(C) Other structures. Other structures of three or more independent dwelling units shall meet the requirements of garden apartments above.
(Ord. 1089, passed 5-19-2014)