The minimum area of a lot on which is constructed a townhouse shall be 3,500 square feet; provided, the Planning Commission, at the request of the applicant for a special permit for a townhouse development, may permit townhouses to be construed on lots the area of which is not less than 2,500 square feet, providing the number of dwelling units per acre of land (exclusive of public rights-of-way) does not exceed 12, that not less than 10% of the area (exclusive of front, rear, and side yards, private walkways and driveways, and public street and alleys) be reserved for use as open space.
(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)