In addition to the development standards listed in Table 17.24.020-1, the following development standards apply to multi-family residential development in the Medium Density Residential (R-2), High Density Residential (R-3), Very High Density Residential (R-4), and mixed use zoning districts including residential uses.
A. Open Space Requirements for Multi-Family Residential.
1. Multi-family, attached dwelling units that are all or partially located at ground level shall have not less than eighty (80) square feet of private open space.
2. Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the total lot area of multiple-family residential projects shall be provided as improved, private or semi-private useable open space and not less than three hundred (300) square feet of improved useable open space per dwelling unit shall be provided in each multi-family development project.
3. Not less than thirty percent (30%) of the total lot area of multiple-family residential projects shall be provided as improved, landscaped open space.
B. Screening and Vegetation for Multi-Family Residential. Projects within multi-family residential zoning districts shall include vegetative screening at the project perimeter to ensure the privacy of existing and future homeowners. The city shall determine the location and extent of vegetative screening required based on site conditions and surrounding existing and planned land uses. Where required, such vegetative screening shall be maintained in a healthy and vigorous condition. Areas used as vegetative screening shall not be counted as open space. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)