Dimensional standards
Density
Height & bulk
Slope & grading
- Slope regulation triggers at
- 15%
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Applies to planned residential developments in any residential zoning districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2..
Extracted standards
13 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Maximum density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes.10 pct
An additional bonus in dwelling unit density, up to ten percent (10%) above that indicated in the zoning district for the area, may be granted by the review authority provided one of the following criteria is met
- Maximum density by slope
4.0 dwelling units per acre
- Maximum density by slope2 du_per_acre
2.0 dwelling units per acre
- Maximum density by slope0.33 du_per_acre
1.0 dwelling unit per 3 acres
- Maximum density by slope0.1 du_per_acre
1.0 dwelling unit per 10 acres
Other
- Maximum horse density4 horses_per_acre
The maximum density of horses shall not exceed four (4) horses per gross acre of common parcel area.
A residential planned development project shall have a minimum of forty percent (40%) private and common open space, not including balcony area.
- Minimum parcel size for horses20,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
On parcels twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or greater subject to the regulations of the RS (single-family residential) zoning district.
- Minimum private open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. (ground floor)225 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Ground floor: Two hundred twenty five (225) square feet
- Minimum private open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. (upper story)60 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Upper story dwelling without ground floor: Sixty (60) square feet
- Minimum vehicular access points2 points
The planned development project, and each phase of the project, shall have two (2) points of vehicular ingress and egress from surrounding streets, one of which may be emergency only, if approved by the fire department.
Parking
- Guest parking ratio0.5 spaces_per_unit
Guest parking, either on street or in common parking areas, shall be provided at a ratio of one space per two (2) dwelling units.
- Parking spaces per dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.2 spaces
Two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be provided. Tandem parking shall not be allowed.
From the ordinance
A minimum site of five (5) acres shall be required for a planned residential development. The total density of a planned development shall be determined by the zoning district applicable to the subject property.