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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.)
(a) Setback Requirements. Attached single-family dwelling unit buildings and two-family dwellings shall have a 10 foot minimum front, side, side street, and rear yard setbacks for building separation.
(b) Individual Entrances Required. All dwelling units shall have entrances that are directly accessible from the exterior of the building. No unit shall gain access from an interior hallway within a building. The primary exterior entrance to all units shall face a street with a connection leading from the roadside sidewalk to the front entrance of the unit. In no case shall a front entrance to a townhouse unit face the rear yard of another dwelling unit or a service area.
(c) Design Features.
(1) Any street-facing façade that is visible from a public right-of-way or private road easement shall include features such as, but not limited to columns, cornices, pediments, articulated bases, and fluted masonry covering a minimum of 10 percent of the exterior wall area.
(2) All single-family attached dwellings and two-family dwellings shall comply with the exterior building material and general appearance requirements applicable to detached single-family dwellings (refer to Section 1264.06).
(d) Front Porch or Stoop Required.
(1) Minimum Square Footage. Each dwelling unit or building subdivision shall have a minimum 30 square feet unenclosed porch or stoop.
(2) Enclosure. The porch or stoop may be covered so long as the area between the top surface of the stoop and the underside of the canopy covering the stoop is at least 75 percent open. For the purpose of calculating the enclosure requirement, the vertical area of any surface or building element intended to enclose the stoop, including screens, shall be subtracted from the total vertical area of the stoop between the floor and the canopy.
(e) Off-Street Parking. For development projects of greater than 20 units, 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.
(1) Number, Size and Location. A minimum of 5 percent of the required minimum parking per Table 12 shall be provided. Individual parking lots shall not exceed 5 spaces. The location and number of off-street parking areas shall be approved by the Planning Commission.
(f) Garages.
(1) Garage Required. Each attached single-family dwelling and two-family dwelling shall have at least 1 parking space in a garage for each dwelling unit.
(2) Width. Garage doors may not comprise more than 35 percent of the width of any façade facing a public or private street.
(3) Setback. Front-facing garage doors may not be located closer to any front street than the front building wall enclosing the first floor living space of the unit to which they are accessory.
(4) Access. Garages are encouraged to be accessed from side or rear facades, particularly when a parcel has side street access.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)
(a) Exterior Building Materials. Exterior building materials shall be primarily natural products or synthetic products that faithfully reproduce the appearance of natural products. Materials not listed are prohibited, unless specifically allowed by the Planning Commission.
Table 7. Building Materials for Detached Single-Family Dwellings
Building Material | Maximum Street Facing Facade Coverage | Maximum Non-Street Facing Facade Coverage |
Brick | 100% | 100% |
Concrete block (decorative split face only) | 20% | 20% |
EIFS/Dryvit higher than 8 feet above grade | 50% | 50% |
Siding - vinyl or metal (horizontal) | 100% | 100% |
Siding - vinyl or metal (articulated) | 100% | 100% |
Siding - natural wood, natural-based wood (excluding T-111 or similar materials), cementitious (e.g. Hardiboard or hardiplank) or similar | 100% | 100% |
Stone - cast or natural | 100% | 100% |
Plaster, stucco or similar materials | 100% | 100% |
(b) Appearance. To the greatest extent practical, dwelling units shall conform to the type and outward appearances of the residences in the neighborhood in which it is located.
(c) Garages.
(1) Width. Garage doors may not comprise more than 60 percent of the width of any façade facing a public or private street.
(2) Access. Garages are encouraged to be accessed from side or rear facades when a parcel has side street access.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)
(a) State Licensed Residential Facilities. All State Licensed Residential Facilities, except for Type A Family Day Care Homes shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) Compliance. Each residential facility, before admitting residents, shall have proof of compliance with all applicable local, state and federal standards.
(2) Statement. Before admitting any residents, the residential facility operator shall submit a statement of the nature of the facility. Such statement shall include the number and nature of the residents, the number and type of personnel that will be employed, and the qualifications of the agency operating the facility.
(3) Occupancy. No permanent certificate of occupancy will be issued by the City for a facility until the person applying for the facility has submitted a valid license, or other appropriate authorization, or copy thereof, from a governmental agency having jurisdiction.
(4) Appearance. To the greatest extent practical, all facilities shall conform to the type and outward appearances of the residences in the neighborhood in which it is located. All facilities shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Building Codes and National Fire Prevention Code.
(5) Separation. Minimum separation requirements between any other facility shall be 1,500 feet. A facility may be located without consideration to the minimum separation requirements if the facility is separated from other facilities within the area of the aforesaid minimum separation requirement by a substantial natural or man-made physical barrier, including, but not limited to, an arterial street, a state or federal highway, railroad tracks, river or commercial/business district.
(b) Type A Family Day Care Homes shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) Compliance. Each residential facility, before admitting residents, shall have proof of compliance with all applicable local, state and federal standards.
(2) Separation Requirements. No such day care home may be located less than 1,500 feet from any other state licensed residential facility, as measured between the nearest points on the property lines of the lots in question. The Planning Commission may permit a smaller separation between such facilities upon determining that such action will not result in an excessive concentration of such facilities in a single neighborhood, or in the City overall.
(3) Access. Adequate areas shall be provided for employee and resident parking, and pick-up and drop-off of children, in a manner that allows maneuvers without affecting traffic flow on the public street.
(4) Play Area. All day care homes shall provide a fenced, contiguous outdoor play area in the rear yard area of the day care home premises, with a minimum area of equal to 150 square feet per child at the maximum licensed capacity of the day care home.
(5) Hours of Operation. The day care home shall operate a maximum of 16 hours per day.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)
COMMUNITY, CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL USES
Drive-through facilities, as an accessory use to financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations, shall be subject to the following criteria which shall be met as a condition of site plan approval:
(a) Streetscape Impact. The site development shall locate vehicle parking, outdoor apparatus and drive-through facilities behind the principal structure and away from public streets to the maximum extent feasible. Automatic teller machines which are attached to the principal structure may be located on any side of the principal structure, however.
(b) Integral Part. Drive-through facilities (including structures, stacking lanes, and maneuvering lanes) shall be designed to be an integral part the overall design of the principal building.
(c) Screening. Any drive-through facility shall be fully screened from any residentially zoned district by means of a buffer, wall, or architectural feature.
(d) Traffic Safety And Circulation.
(1) Stacking. The use shall have adequate off-street vehicle stacking area for drive-through function at peak times.
(2) Traffic Impact Analysis. A traffic impact analysis that conforms to Chapter 1278 shall be provided.
(3) Circulation. Circulation for drive-through facilities shall not interfere with public alleys or parking lots.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)
(a) Food Sales. Food sales shall be in accordance with the rules of the Ohio Liquor Control Commission.
(b) Separation. Such establishments shall be located at least 1,000 feet from all child care centers, schools, parks and adult uses or sexually-oriented businesses.
(c) Screening consisting of buffer strip that conforms to applicable requirements in Chapter 1280 shall be required on all side and rear lot lines abutting a residential district or use.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)
Persons wishing to operate a Bed-and-Breakfast shall first obtain a zoning certificate and occupancy permit. Bed-and-Breakfasts shall conform to the following limitations, restrictions and regulations to qualify for and maintain a zoning certificate and occupancy permit:
(a) Location. Bed-and-Breakfasts shall be permitted only in owner-occupied residences which are located within the Olde Springboro Historic Preservation District, or which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or which have been officially designated as a Landmark by action of the City Council of Springboro pursuant to Chapter 1228.
(b) Health and Safety Codes. Buildings and premises which include a Bed-and-Breakfast shall consistently maintain compliance with all building, fire, electrical, sanitation and other applicable health and safety codes.
(c) Parking.
(1) A minimum of one 9 foot by 18 foot off-street parking space, paved with concrete or asphalt, shall be provided for each sleeping room available for rent. Such spaces shall be in addition to two off-street spaces to be reserved for the owner of the premises, which may be within a garage or carport. No more than two vehicles may be stacked to meet these off-street parking requirements, regardless of whether the spaces are indoors or outdoors. Parking facilities for guests may not be located in the front yard of the premises.
(2) Off-street parking facilities which permit parking of more than four vehicles outdoors shall be screened from abutting residential land uses by a dense evergreen hedge, fence, mound, or combination thereof, at least 4 feet in height measured from the level of the nearest edge of the parking surface. Plans for new parking facilities and/or required screening shall be approved by the Architectural Review Board pursuant to Section 1230.07, as a change to a protected property.
(d) Duration. No Bed-and-Breakfast shall rent to the same guest for more than 14 days in any 30 day period.
(e) Exterior Appearance. The establishment and operation of a Bed-and-Breakfast shall not result in any change in the exterior appearance of the building or premises, except for the addition of 1) parking facilities, 2) screening, and 3) signs complying with Chapter 1281.
(f) Inspection. The City zoning inspector and other code enforcement officials having jurisdiction shall be permitted to enter and inspect the premises at all reasonable times to assure compliance with this section.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)
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