(a) Applicability; Scope. The provisions of this section apply to townhouse planned unit developments. With respect to such developments, these provisions supersede all other provisions of this chapter and an other chapters of this Zoning Code which are in conflict with these provisions, except such other provisions as are specifically applicable to condominium property developments. Except in cases of such conflict or in situations in which such other provisions are clearly inapplicable (because they are clearly inappropriate) to townhouse developments, such other provisions, if otherwise applicable, also apply to such developments.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit the planning, construction and occupancy of townhouse developments in accordance with standards for townhouses, and for accessory buildings and land to which the townhouses are appurtenant, containing adequate parking facilities, open spaces, recreational facilities, pedestrian walkways and other amenities which are not required or, as the case may be, not permitted under this chapter or other chapters of this Zoning Code.
(c) Lot Area. The minimum area of a lot on which a townhouse is constructed is 3,500 square feet. However, the Planning Commission, at the request of the applicant for a special permit for a townhouse development, may permit townhouses to be constructed on lots the area of which is not less than 2,500 square feet, providing that the number of dwelling units per acre of land (exclusive of public rights of way) does not exceed twelve and that not less than ten percent of the area (exclusive of front, rear and side yards, private walkways and driveways, and public streets and alleys) is reserved for use as open space.
(d) Lot Width. The minimum width of a lot on which a dwelling unit in a townhouse is constructed is twenty feet.
(e) Side Yard Setbacks. The dwelling unit at each end of the townhouse or, as the case may be, townhouse series, shall set back not less than ten feet from the side lot lines. However,if such lot is a corner lot, the setback shall be not less than fifteen feet.
(f) Floor Area. The minimum floor area of a dwelling unit in a townhouse shall be:
Townhouse Type Minimum Floor Area (sq. ft.)
One-bedroom 500
Two-bedroom 600
Three-bedroom 650
Four-bedroom 700
(g) Building Size and Exterior Design. All structures in a townhouse development shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall contain not more than eight dwelling units and be not more than 200 feet in length.
(2) Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall have an offset in the front building line of not less than two feet for every two dwelling units within the structure.
(3) Not more than three dwelling units attached side by side shall have rear walls in continuous alignment. The minimum offset fox such walls shall be one foot.
(4) Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall provide a variety of heights to minimize the apparent bulk of the structure.
(h) Off-Street Parking. Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided within the townhouse development for each dwelling unit in the development. - If more than one such space is provided on a lot on which a townhouse is situated, such space shall be set back from the front lot line not less than the front building line.
(i) Common Open Space. A townhouse development site shall include common open space for recreational and leisure activities of the occupants of the development aggregating not less than 450 square feet per dwelling unit or thirty-five percent of the total area of the development site, whichever is greater. Common open space does not include public streets, driveways, private yards and patios, parking spaces, parkways or other areas not primarily designed for recreational or leisure use.
(Ord. 1049. Passed 2-26-85.)