Multi-family dwellings shall be situated in developments in the R-2 and B-1 Districts and shall comply with the following specific standards and conditions:
(a) The minimum lot area for a multi-family development shall be one acre.
(b) In areas where multi-family development abuts single-family zoning districts, a buffer shall be maintained between the districts in compliance with Section 1117.08(a)(2). The buffer shall be landscaped in accordance with an approved landscape plan and/or screened through the use of fencing or walls and shall be maintained as open space.
(c) In any multi-family development the maximum permitted lot coverage shall be 55% of the total development area.
(d) In all multi-family developments, there shall be a minimum of 10 % of the lot area exclusive of buildings, paved areas or streets which shall be designated as common open space. Only areas with a minimum dimension of 20 feet in all directions shall qualify for computation as common open space.
(e) The following minimum design standards shall apply to multi-family developments:
(1) Each private street shall have a minimum right-of-way width of 40 feet for street pavement, utilities and other right-of-way requirements.
(2) All access whether by private street or drive shall have a minimum paved width of 22 feet.
(3) Multi-family developments may consist of more than one main building per lot; however, the following minimum separations between buildings shall apply:
15 feet side to side
40 feet rear to rear
30 feet side to rear
(4) Front setbacks shall be measured from the edge of pavement or back of curb for private streets. A minimum 25 foot front setback shall apply.
(5) The minimum building setback from any property line shall be 20 feet. This requirement shall apply to the main building and all accessory buildings or structures.
(g) All portions of a lot not used for permitted structures, parking areas, driveways or walkways shall be properly landscaped with grass or other suitable vegetative ground cover. Foundation plantings shall be maintained along those portions of the development that are visible from the public right-of-way. All landscaping shall be maintained in good condition.
(Ord. 16-19. Passed 9-16-19.)