§ 7.7 MR AND MR-CD MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
   The purpose of this district is to establish an area in which the principal use of the land is for high density residential purposes, limited to a density of no more than ten dwelling units per gross acre. Multi-family (condominium/or rental) and townhouses are permitted (see the graphic in Article 7.3.4 for definitions). These homes will be built in designated areas dedicated to this purpose. A development may consist of a mixture of multi-family and townhouses, however they must be in designated areas and there must be an aesthetically suitable transitional strategy buffering the two types of neighborhoods. See Articles 9 and 12 for additional standards, including Article 9.13 and Article 12.9 for open space and recreational space requirements.
   7.7.1   Design standards for multi-family (MR, MR-CD Districts).
      A.   Minimum lot dimensions.
         1.   Area: minimum of five acres;
         2.   Frontage, multi-family: 75 feet for the first structure and 20 feet per additional unit up to a total of 135 feet; and
         3.   Lot area per unit (multi-family): 1,600 sq. ft.
      B.   Maximum density. Not more than ten dwelling units per gross acre.
      C.   Setbacks. The setback and separation requirements between all buildings in the development shall be as set forth in Article 9.12 of this ordinance. In addition to those requirements, all buildings on the periphery of the development shall meet the following additional standards:
         1.   Front yard setback: 25 feet;
         2.   Rear yard setback: 20 feet; and
         3.   Side yard setback: 20 feet.
      D.   Private driveway/parking areas. All buildings must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the edge of the pavement of private driveways serving the development and a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of pavement of parking areas.
      E.   Maximum height.
         1.   Multi-family: 50 ft; and
         2.   The Planning Board, in consultation with the Zoning Administrator and the Town Fire Department may permit additional building height at a rate of one additional foot of height for every one additional foot of setback (front, side, and rear), up to a maximum of 75 feet. The maximum height allowed must be consistent with the Fire Department equipment available (e.g., the maximum extension of their aerial ladder). Of particular concern will be emergency access and sufficient fire apparatus access. At a minimum, equipment access to two sides of the building is required.
      F.   Additional regulations. All buildings must be in compliance with the International Fire Code with appendices, and the International Building Code with North Carolina Amendments.
      G.   Parking. See Article 9.1.6 for minimum standards. All parking must be interior to the development (garage parking is encouraged). When reviewing the proposed development concept, additional off-street parking (parallel or head-in, for example) interior to the development may also be required by the Planning Board if deemed appropriate to accommodate guest parking.
   7.7.2   Design standards for townhouses.
      A.   Minimum lot dimensions.
         1.   Area: minimum of five acres;
         2.   Frontage: 22 ft. per unit; and
         3.   Lot area per unit: 2,200 sq. ft.
      B.   Maximum density. Not more than ten dwelling units per gross acre.
      C.   Setbacks. The setback and separation requirements between all buildings in the development shall be as set forth in Article 9.12 of this ordinance. In addition to those requirements, all buildings on the periphery of the development shall meet the following additional standards:
         1.   Front yard setback: 25 feet;
         2.   Rear yard setback: 15 feet; and
         3.   Side yard setback: ten feet.
      D.   Private driveways/parking areas. All buildings must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the edge of the pavement of private driveways serving the development and a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of pavement of parking areas.
      E.   Maximum height.
         1.   Townhouses: 50 ft.; and
         2.   The Planning Board, in consultation with the Zoning Administrator and the Town Fire Department, may permit additional building height at a rate of one additional foot of height for every one additional foot of setback (front, side, and rear) up to a maximum of 75 feet. Of particular concern will be emergency access and sufficient fire apparatus access. The height maximum allowed must be consistent with the Fire Department equipment available (e.g., the maximum extension of their aerial ladder). Of particular concern will be emergency access and sufficient fire apparatus access. At a minimum, equipment access to two sides of the building is required.
      F.   Additional regulations. All buildings must be in compliance with the International Fire Code with appendices, and the International Building Code with North Carolina amendments.
      G.   Parking. See Article 9.1.6 for minimum standards. All parking must be interior to the development At least one of the parking spaces allocated per unit must be garage parking. When reviewing the proposed development concept, additional off-street parking (parallel or head-in, for example) interior to the development may also be required by the Planning Board if deemed appropriate to accommodate guest parking.
   7.7.3   Planned developments/planned unit developments. See Article 7.9. Uses permitted by right, under prescribed conditions and by a special use permit are set forth in the Table of Uses by District in Article 7.15 below. All uses not specifically permitted in the Table of Uses By District are prohibited.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)