Multi-family dwellings are subject to the following standards:
(a) Setback Requirements. Multi-family buildings shall have a 10 foot minimum front, side, side street, and rear yard setbacks for building separation.
(b) Proximity to Improved Street. The property shall be within 250 feet of a fully improved public right-of- way and street.
(c) Traffic Control.
(1) Impact Analysis. A traffic impact analysis that conforms to Chapter 1278 shall be provided for any project including 20 or more dwelling units.
(2) Traffic Control. Traffic controls including signals shall be provided at private roads or at intersections with primary streets if warranted by the traffic impact study.
(d) Recreation/Open Space Areas.
(1) Gross Site Area. Passive or active outdoor recreation areas (including but not limited to seating areas, playgrounds, swimming pools, walking paths, plazas, courtyards, and other recreational elements in accordance with the intended character of the development) and open space areas shall be provided at a ratio of at least 25 percent of the gross site area of the development. These open space areas are in addition to the area of any required yards.
(2) Minimum Area. The minimum area of each recreation/open space area shall be not less than 1,200 square feet.
(3) Depth to Width. The length to width ratio of each area, as measured along the perimeter, shall not exceed 4-to-1.
(4) Access; Location. Such areas shall be centrally and conveniently located to be physically and visibly accessible to residents, and shall not be located within any required yard setbacks or building separations.
(e) Trash. Central facilities for collection and disposal of trash shall be provided, and screened per Chapter 1280.
(f) Sidewalks. Minimum five-foot wide concrete sidewalks shall be provided to connect parking areas, public sidewalks and recreation areas to all building entrances; such sidewalks shall also be provided along collector roads and streets within the development; and streets adjacent to the development.
(g) Density. The maximum density shall not exceed that permitted in the zoning district per Table 4.
(h) Building Design Standards. Apartment buildings shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Building Entrances. Each building shall have at least one entrance door on each street-facing facade to create an appearance that is consistent with a single family character. Entrances to individual units may occur off an interior hallway that is accessed via a front door, or may be located on the side or rear of the building. Interior hallways may also have a secondary entrance on the side or rear of the building.
(2) Architectural Details.
A. Elevations.
1. All building elevations shall consist of a tripartite configuration consisting of a base or foundation; a middle or modulated wall; and a top portion formed by a pitched roof or articulated cornice.
2. All building elevations shall be articulated in a manner to avoid an uninterrupted appearance through the use of windows, doors, offsets or a change in materials.
(3) Garage Orientation. Where multi-family buildings contain attached or detached garages that are accessory to the dwelling unit, no more than 25 percent of all garage doors may be located at or in front of the front building wall, with all other garage doors being located at least 10 feet behind the front building wall of the unit or facing the side or rear of the unit. There is no limitation on the number or orientation of parking areas, garages and any other accessory structure or uses that may be located within the established rear yard, with access provided by an alley or access drive.
(4) Building Materials. The following building materials are permitted for use under this section:
A. Residential-scale brick using non-glazed finishes;
B. Natural stone material;
C. Natural and natural-based wood materials such as exposed logs or timber (excluding T-111 or similar materials);
D. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS)higher than 8 feet above grade;
E. Split-face concrete masonry unit (CMU) on exposed foundations and using colors imbedded into the material;
F. Glass only for windows and doors. Curtain walls are not permitted.
G. Metal cladding for use as roofing material;
H. Vinyl or aluminum;
I. Durable synthetic building materials that convincingly match the appearance of natural building materials, such as concrete siding (e.g. Hardiboard or Hardiplank.); and
J. Roofing materials, such as asphalt and other material accepted by the City.
(5) No less than three and no more than four of the materials listed above may be used on a building.
(6) The majority of the building elevations shall be finished in the natural material color or neutral, earth tones with a single accent color approved by the Planning Commission.
(7) The use of glass, metal and other materials associated with solar energy systems as regulated in Chapter 1276 is permitted subject to Planning Commission review and approval.
(i) Parking.
(1) On-Street Parking. On-street parking spaces on interior streets within the multi-family development are encouraged and shall count towards the minimum parking requirement in Table 12. Parking spaces on streets exterior to the development shall not be counted towards the minimum parking requirement. (see Figure 3 below)
Figure 3. On-Street Parking on Interior Street of Multi-Family Development
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(2) Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking areas, in addition to the required minimum parking per dwelling as noted in Table 12, shall be equally distributed throughout the development site to accommodate visitors and additional temporary parking needs.
A. Visitor Parking. In addition to the required minimum parking per dwelling as noted in Table 12, a minimum of 5 percent of the required minimum parking shall be provided for visitor parking. Individual parking lots shall not exceed 5 spaces. The location and number of off-street parking areas shall be approved by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)