§ 88-323-03. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

88-323-03-A. ONE AND TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL

1.

One and two unit residential structures located on a boulevard or within a development node shall front onto the boulevard. Front yard setback shall not exceed that required by Table 110-2: Lot and Building Standards.

2.

One and two unit residential structures shall front onto the parkway if located on lots platted to front onto the parkway or within a block where the majority of existing structures front onto the parkway.

3.

One and two unit residential structures fronting onto a parkway shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the parkway right-of-way line, or as otherwise determined by provisions of 88-820-09.

4.

One and two unit residential structures siding onto a parkway must be set back a minimum of 45 feet from the parkway right-of-way line, or as otherwise determined by provisions of 88-820-09.

5.

One and two unit residential structures may back onto a parkway, with the following requirements:

a.

a 30 feet rear yard setback per 88-110; and

b.

a 60 feet "no build" landscape buffer to be platted as a tract, of which:

i.

the first 30 feet of the landscape buffer tract, adjacent to the parkway right-of-way, shall be a parkway landscape easement. In general, the city shall be responsible for the maintenance of the 30 foot parkway landscape easement. Landscaping of this portion of the tract shall be done by the developer and occur within one year of platting of this tract or prior to issuance of any building permits for structures on lots within the subdivision, whichever occurs first.

ii.

the next 30 feet adjacent to the residential lots shall be the maintained by a property owner's association. Certain stormwater BMP's may be located within this portion of the tract. A landscape plan must be submitted in accordance with 88-425 and Parks and Recreation Department requirements. Landscaping of this portion of the tract shall be done by the developer prior to issuance of any building permits for structures on lots within the subdivision.

iii.

A covenant to maintain the "no build" landscape buffer tract, describing maintenance responsibilities, shall be recorded with the plat. No buildings, structures, or fences may be erected within this landscaped buffer tract. Any fencing shall be located at the rear of the platted residential lot; shall be of consistent type, material, and height along the rear of the subdivision; and shall be shown on the landscape plan,

6.

For one and two unit residential structures fronting onto a boulevard or parkway, driveway access off the boulevard or parkway is permitted. Where possible, shared driveways or eyebrow streets are encouraged.

7.

Detached garages or carports shall not be located between the boulevard or parkway and the residential structure. If attached, garages or carports facing the boulevard or parkway shall be no closer to the right-of-way line than the longest facing wall of the residential structure.

88-323-03-B. MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL (INCLUDING MULTI- UNIT HOUSE, MULTIPLEX AND MULTI-UNIT BUILDING)

1.

A main entrance to a multi-unit residential structure or to each unit, in the case of a structure with units having individual entrances, shall face the boulevard or parkway. The side may face the boulevard or parkway; however, an additional setback is required.

2.

Driveway access to serve multi-unit residential lots is permitted along boulevards and parkways. Where possible, shared driveways or eyebrow streets are encouraged.

3.

Pedestrian access to a main entrance shall be via direct access from the public sidewalk or the on-site pedestrian circulation system as shown on the approved development or site plan and in compliance with 88-450.

4.

Setback for a multi-unit residential structure located on a boulevard shall not exceed the maximum required front yard setback as stated by Table 110-2: Lot and Building Standards.

5.

A multi-unit residential structure located on a parkway must be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the parkway right-of-way line. A multi-unit structure siding onto a parkway must be set back a minimum of 80 feet from the parkway right-of-way line.

6.

No vehicular use areas may be located between the structure and the boulevard or parkway. Parking shall be located on the side or rear of the structure and set back a minimum of 10 feet from the front building line. When the structure sides upon a parkway (not permitted on a boulevard), parking must be set back a minimum of 80 feet from the parkway right-of-way line.

7.

Detached garages or carports shall not be located between the boulevard or parkway and the residential structure. If attached, garages or carports facing the boulevard or parkway shall be no closer to the right-of-way line than the longest facing wall of the residential structure.

8.

Architectural design and materials of a multi-unit structure shall be of high quality and reflect the character of the neighborhood, as existing or proposed in accordance with an approved development plan, and applied consistently to all façades.

9.

Façades shall vary in massing and articulation by providing accents, protrusions/recesses, horizontal/vertical elements, variable rooflines, and other design.

10.

Roof-mounted mechanical equipment must be screened per 88-425-08.

11.

Landscaping and screening shall be in accordance with 88-425.

88-323-03-C. INFILL OR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED HOUSING

Notwithstanding any of the requirements in 88-323-03, any principal residential structure may be designed and constructed to face the street that any existing, immediately adjoining principal residential structure faces and may be set back the same distance from the street as the existing, immediately adjoining principal residential structure. A principal residential structure may be designed and constructed to face the street and be set back from the street in accordance with any city council approved plat or development plan.

(Ord. No. 150544, § 1, 7-23-2015)