The regulations applying to Planned One-Family Residential Areas in U-1, U-2 and U-4 residence districts are intended to permit the application of flexible land development techniques in the arrangement and construction of dwelling units and roads in order to contribute to the desirability of living environments.
(a) Area Usage and Density Regulations. Planned One-Family Residential Areas shall be developed in accordance with a site plan approved by the Planning Commission after public hearing, pursuant to Section 1280.07(d), and under the following conditions:
(1) Any parcel of land in one ownership and having an area not less than two acres may be used for planned one-family residential development, provided that the lot is located in a U-1, U-2 or U-4 District.
(2) A parcel of land with a lot area of less than two acres which is adjacent to and adjoining an existing multi-family project under the same ownership, may be used for planned one-family residential development.
(3) Dwellings shall be limited to cluster one-family dwelling units or attached one-family dwelling units;
(4) The project area shall have a minimum area of two acres;
(5) Maximum density shall be 7¼ units per acre.
(6) Maximum building coverage shall not exceed 35% of the project area.
(7) Maximum coverage for buildings and parking shall not exceed 50% of the project area.
(8) The portion of the site which is not covered with buildings and parking shall be developed as planted areas.
(b) Yard Regulations.
(1) Front yards.
A. Public street. The front yard for any building in a development fronting on a public street shall not be less than the setback line established for it as shown on the Building Zone Map. If no line is established, the setback shall not be less than 40 feet.
B. Private street. A building shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the nearest edge of the pavement of the private street or drive.
(2) Side and rear yards. Side and rear yards shall be a minimum of 25 feet.
(c) Height Regulations. The height of buildings shall not exceed 35 feet.
(d) Accessory Uses. Distances from main buildings to accessory buildings or uses are set forth herein as desirable criteria to be applied in site planning:
Minimum Distance (feet) | ||
From Main Buildings | From Project's Side or Rear Lot Lines | |
Parking Areas* | 20 | 20 |
Walks (for use by the occupants and the public) | 15 | 10 |
Recreation Areas (to be used for active play) | 40 | 15 |
*Other than garage and apron in front of garage. | ||
(1) Retail areas. Where planned residential area is located in, or contiguous to, a local retail shopping center area the City Planning Commission may permit retail stores in the development servicing the residents, subject to approval of Council.
(2) Location of garages. All garages shall be attached and therefore, shall comply with all setbacks for dwelling units.
(3) Parking requirements. Each dwelling unit shall provide 2.2 parking spaces. At least one parking space shall be located in an attached garage, and one parking space may be the apron in front of the garage.
(1982 Code, § 1125.08) (Ord. 99-45. Passed 12-20-1999.)