Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
13 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Maximum multifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. density in R-420 du/acredu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
The maximum density for a multifamily dwelling in the R-4 zone shall be 20 dwelling units per acre.
Other
- Enclosed waste management required
Enclosed waste management facilities shall be provided for each multifamily dwelling building.
- Laundry facilities required
Laundry facilities shall be provided within each dwelling unit or building.
- Management office allowed
Property management offices may be permitted as an accessory use to a multifamily dwelling or development that contains 12 or more dwelling units.
- Maximum lot coverageLot coverageThe share of a lot that buildings may cover, as a percentage. in R-340 pct
The maximum lot coverage for a multifamily dwelling shall be 40 percent in the R-3 District
- Maximum lot coverageLot coverageThe share of a lot that buildings may cover, as a percentage. in R-450 pct
The maximum lot coverage for a multifamily dwelling shall be 50 percent in the R-4 District.
At least 20 percent of the lot area shall be dedicated to landscaped open space that can include required yards, but not parking, utility, or common facility areas.
- Pedestrian plan required
The townhouse development shall include a pedestrian circulation and access plan, including appropriate sidewalks, street crossings, pedestrian connections, trails, etc.
- Recreation facilities required
Common recreational facilities shall be provided for multifamily developments with 12 or more units.
- Transitional buffer required
Where a side or rear yard abuts a single-family dwelling, additional transitional yard buffer standards apply.
Parking
- Parking between street and building prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No off-street parking spaces or driveways shall be permitted between the public street and any principal building.
Signage
- MultifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. ground sign area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One ground-mounted sign is permitted for a multifamily development with eight or more units. The sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in size
- MultifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. ground sign lighting requirement
and shall be lighted using only ground-mounted and shielded, directed lighting fixtures.
From the ordinance
The minimum lot required for a multifamily dwelling shall be 10,000 square feet. A multifamily dwelling shall have a minimum of 100 feet of frontage on a public street. Front yard: 25 feet. Side yard: 20 feet. Rear yard: 25 feet.