(a) Definition. Residential infill development is new construction or installation of housing on vacant or underutilized lots within established neighborhoods. Infill development involves the physical and administrative processes of preparing these lots for development.
(b) Purpose and Intent. This Residential Infill Overlay District is designed to accomplish the following:
(1) To provide development options that increase the amount of residential housing options as well as make them potentially more affordable;
(2) To ensure that new and remodeled single-family dwellings and related accessory uses and structures are compatible with the existing neighborhood, the established lot, and building design;
(3) To establish and maintain a balance between preserving the character of mature neighborhoods while accommodating compatible new residential development;
(4) To establish architectural standards that will preserve the character of their existing neighborhoods; and
(5) Create clear and streamlined administrative procedures for the review and approval of new infill housing proposals.
(Ord. 14-23. Passed 12-11-23.)