§ 165.369 TRADITIONAL SUBDIVISIONS (TD).

   (A)   Traditional subdivision intent and prerequisites.

      (1)   Intent. The Traditional Subdivision type is intended to provide a development option with the following features.

         (a)   Land use. Mixed-use, with majority being residential.

         (b)   Applicability. Subdivisions containing 50 or more lots and new streets and alleys.

         (c)   Pedestrian network.

            1.   Safe, efficient and highly accessible pedestrian circulation within the subdivision; and

            1.   Safe, efficient and easy access to perimeter streets.

         (d)   Vehicular network.

            1.   Creation of grid-like street and alley system that allows for maximum connectivity to adjacent neighborhoods and non-residential activity centers;

            2.   Frequent use of alleys and garage access via alleys;

            3.   Short blocks; and

            4.   Small radius corners.

         (e)   Site feature preservation. Strive to save existing quality tree stands.

         (f)   Incentives. Increased intensity and density for traditional subdivision design.

      (2)   Prerequisites.

         (a)   Base zoning. Minimum of 80% R3, UR or M1.

         (b)   Minimum parent tract. Forty acres.

         (c)   Maximum parent tract. Two hundred acres.

         (d)   Special qualifications. Subdivision shall be designed around pedestrian-scale streetscape featuring narrow street profiles, alleys, on-street parking, building forward orientation, short blocks and decorative street lighting.

Traditional Subdivision Intensity and Density Bonus for Traditional Design Compliance
		Zoning District
		R3	UR	M1
Lot Standards	Min. average lot area	No change	No change	No change
	Min. lot area	4,600 sq. ft.	4,600 sq. ft.	5,500 sq. ft.
	Min. lot width	44 ft.	No change	45 ft.
Setback Standards	Min. front setback	20 ft.	15 ft.	22 ft.
	Min. rear setback	28 ft.	22 ft.	28 ft.
	Min. side setback	6 ft.	No change	10 ft.
Other Standards	Maximum density	6.2 du/acre	6.2 du/acre	5.5 du/acre
	Max. lot coverage	No change	67%	55%
	Min. average dwelling unit size	No change	No change	No change
	Min. dwelling unit size	No change	No change	No change

 

(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 6.07)

   (B)   Traditional Subdivision standards.

      (1)   Open space/landscaping.

         (a)   Minimum required open space. Fifteen percent.

         (b)   Minimum perimeter landscaping.

            1.   Twenty-five feet along perimeter streets that shall be common area;

            2.   Ten feet along all other perimeters; and

            3.   Zero feet if abutting another TD or a TN subdivision.

      (2)   Blocks.

         (a)   Minimum block length. Two hundred feet.

         (b)   Maximum block length. Six hundred and sixty feet.

         (c)   Average block length. Between 300 and 500 feet.

         (d)   Cul-de-sac length. Cul-de-sacs not permitted.

      (3)   Streets.

         (a)   Minimum ROW on local streets.

            1.   Fifty-six feet if on-street is on one side; and

            2.   Sixty-two feet if on-street parking is on both sides.

         (b)   Minimum street width. Thirty feet.

         (c)   Curb. Vertical curb required.

         (d)   On-street parking. Required on at least one side.

         (e)   Minimum tree plot width.

            1.   Five feet in residential areas; and

            2.   Zero feet in non-residential areas.

         (f)   Minimum sidewalk/sidepath width.

            1.   Five feet sidewalk along both sides of internal residential streets (local, collector and arterial);

            2.   Five feet sidewalk along internal non-residential streets (local, collector and arterial); and

            3.   Five sidepath or sidewalk along perimeter streets.

   (C)   Additional design standards that apply.

      (1)   Dedication of public improvement. See § 165.386.

      (2)   Development name. See § 165.387.

      (3)   Easement. See § 165.388.

      (4)   Entryway feature. See § 165.389.

      (5)   Erosion control. See § 165.390.

      (6)   Flood hazard. See § 165.391.

      (7)   Incentive. See § 165.392.

      (8)   Lot establishment. See § 165.393(A).

      (9)   Mixed use. See § 165.394.

      (10)   Monuments and markers. See § 165.395.

      (11)   Open space. See § 165.396.

      (12)   Pedestrian network. See § 165.398.

      (13)   Perimeter landscaping. See § 165.399.

      (14)   Prerequisites. See § 165.400.

      (15)   Storm water. See § 165.401.

      (16)   Streets and access. See §§ 165.415 through 165.417, 165.419 and 165.421.

      (17)   Street lighting. See § 165.422(B), (C) and (D).

      (18)   Surety. See § 165.423.

      (19)   Utility. See § 165.424.

(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 6.08)