17-7-5.6 Additional requirements for new residential development

17-7-5.6 Additional requirements for new residential development.

The following standards apply to new subdivision for, or new development or redevelopment of, residential uses:

A. Multifamily Residential. Multifamily residential use shall comprise a variety of types of housing, fulfilling housing needs with a wide assortment of housing options. The number of bedrooms per unit and other housing design options shall be varied in proportions to assist in providing suitable housing for a market range of household incomes, family size, and life cycles. The site plan design of multifamily development shall conform to requirements heretofore presented.

1. Single Family and Duplex Dwellings. There shall be no minimum side or rear setback requirement; however, where the subject property abuts a zone which requires minimum side or rear setbacks, the required minimum side or rear setbacks of the abutting zone shall apply.

2. Design Standards. Single family and duplex dwellings are subject to the design standards under this subsection if one of the following is met:

a. The property is located in a historic district established before January 1, 2021;

b. The property contains a structure listed in the State and National Register;

c. The property is subject to a development agreement with design standards;

d. The property is located in a residential area developed before 1950; or

e. The property is located in a planned unit development plat or overlay zone granted for increased density or other benefit not available under the zone.

3. Traditional Neighborhood Development. Single family residential uses shall be designed using “traditional neighborhood development” (TND) design principles.

a. The following TND standards are required:

i. “Subservient” garages, i.e., back loaded detached with alley access, front loaded detached, attached but set back from the front line of the home by at least five feet, side entry attached, or a combination of the above;

ii. House roofs with a 5/12 pitch or greater;

iii. House gables and detached garage gables facing the street;

iv. Covered and open front porches comprising at least fifty percent of the front elevation (not including the garage), in no case being no less than fifteen feet in width;

v. Entry sidewalks that connect directly to public sidewalks.

b. The following TND standards are encouraged:

i. Two-story dwellings;

ii. House dormers and/or shutters, and other window treatments;

iii. Street side balconies/decks;

iv. Wraparound porches particularly on corner lots;

v. Streets that de-emphasize the need and speed of automobiles;

vi. Other pedestrian-oriented design principles. (Ord. 2022-03A § 1 (Att. E); Ord. 11-20-2001 § 2 (part))