17-7-1.13 Duplex (two-family) overlay (DO) zone.
The duplex overlay zone is intended to provide additional standards for the development of duplexes within the zone district. The duplex overlay zone informs the owners of the standards that will be applied in approving or denying proposed developments. The duplex overlay zone supplements, but does not supersede, other provisions in this title. Owners and designers shall also refer to this code for other specific requirements. The goal of the ordinances of the city is the development of a consistently high quality environment, and to assure and enhance the investments of those located in the zoning district.
A. Boundaries. The requirements of the duplex overlay zone shall apply to all properties within the duplex overlay zone boundaries depicted on the zoning map.
B. Procedures. Applications for duplexes shall be processed as an allowed use, under the criteria listed in Section 17-3-3.
C. Lot Size Exclusion. For the purpose of promoting owner-occupied residences, a lot complying with the requirements of the underlying zone and falling within the duplex overlay zone may be subdivided to allow for individual ownership of each side of a single family attached structure. In such instance, the duplex structure shall be exempt from the interior side yard setback. (Ord. 2022-18 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 2022-03A § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 2021-19 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 11-13-2001 § 2 (part). Formerly 17-7-1.14)