Single-family attached developments in the D-4 and D-5 District, and multi-family developments in the D-5 District, shall be designed and arranged in accordance with the following to ensure that each development creates an appropriate residential environment:
(a) Setback From Development Boundary. The setback of dwellings from any development boundary shall be based on the length of the wall facing the boundary line and shall not be less than the distance set forth below:
(1) The development boundary shall include all lot lines that divide the tract of land proposed for development from adjacent lots not included in the development and shall be the boundaries of the project area set forth in Section 1240.04(c).
(2) When the wall of a dwelling abuts an existing or proposed street, the minimum setback shall be fifty feet.
(3) When the wall of a dwelling abuts any other development boundary line, the minimum setback shall be:
A. Fifty feet or a distance equal to the length of the wall, whichever is greater, when adjacent to a D-1, D-2, or D-3 District.
B. Thirty feet or a distance equal to one-half the length of the wall whichever is greater, when adjacent to a D-4, D-5 or any non- residential district.
(b) Minimum Separation Between Buildings. In order to ensure reasonable privacy and separation, walls of individual buildings located within the development shall be separated by the minimum distances set forth below:
(1) When both walls facing each other do not contain windows of living areas, or patios or decks, the two buildings shall be separated by a minimum of twenty feet.
(2) When one of the two walls facing each other contains windows of living areas, or adjacent patios or decks, the two buildings shall be separated by a minimum of thirty-five feet.
(3) When both walls contain windows of living areas, or adjacent patios or decks, the two buildings shall be separated by a minimum of fifty feet plus one additional foot for every five feet of wall length overlap.
(c) Ownership. Any ownership arrangement, including fee simple lots, condominiums, and zero lot line parcels, is permitted in a single-family attached or multi-family residential development, provided the arrangement of the dwelling units shall comply with the spacing requirements of this section. Within any such sublot, the applicant shall depict the maximum parameters, or building envelope, which indicates where the buildings shall be located and demonstrate that such building locations will be in compliance with the spacing requirements of this section. Alternatively, if such building locations are not depicted on any such sublots, the Planning Commission may establish on the development plan the appropriate front, side, and rear yard dimensions for each sublot.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97.)