The provisions of this section shall apply to the development of any new attached multi-family residential project of six or more units. Projects of five units or less shall be subject only to the development standards of the zone in which such projects are located, Section 16-361(A), and such other provisions of this code as may apply.
(A) Building separation - Minimum separation between any two buildings shall be a distance equal to half of the height of the taller structure unless a greater amount is required by the California Building Code. The required separation may be reduced during the Development Advisory Committee review process.
(B) Recreation facilities - Multiple-family attached dwelling units of 12 units or more shall provide common recreational facilities with interior yard space areas to include, but not be limited to, two or more of the following:
(1) Swimming pools;
(2) Spa;
(3) Tennis and/or basketball or volleyball courts;
(4) Barbecues and outdoor picnic facilities;
(5) Recreation buildings;
(6) Exercise courses and stations;
(7) Children's play equipment; and
(8) Such other facilities as are approved by the Review Authority.
(C) Open area - Projects having 12 or more units shall provide at least one lawn area of not less than 2,500 square feet and having a minimum dimension of not less than 35 feet in any direction.
(D) Balconies and patios - All second story dwelling units shall have at least one patio or balcony, having a minimum dimension of ten feet by ten feet (100 square feet minimum). All ground floor dwelling units shall have a patio concrete slab of at least 100 square feet.
(E) Balcony enclosures - All balconies and patios shall have railings or walls which provide at least 50% enclosure.
(F) Storage areas - Each dwelling unit shall have a storage area of at least 225 cubic feet. The storage area may be included in the garage area but may not intrude into the minimum garage dimensions.
(G) Garages - All garages shall have automatic garage door openers. All garage doors shall have architectural treatment or detail.
(H) Utility meters - Each dwelling unit shall be constructed with a separate utility system and meter.
(I) Buildings that include four stories or more shall provide elevators, except where the third story consists entirely of upper levels of residence that have entrances at the first or second story.
(J) Laundry facilities. Each dwelling unit shall have a laundry area to accommodate a washer and dryer. When laundry facilities are not provided within the units, common laundry facilities shall be provided in a separate room with a minimum of two washers and two dryers. Additional washers and dryers must be provided for any development that has more than 20 units at a minimum ratio of one washer and one dryer for every additional 20 units. Any fractional calculations shall be rounded up.
('64 Code, Sec. 36-7.9.3) (Ord. No. 2152, 2923, 3040)