§ 40-132. Residential lot standards.
(a)
Generally. This section describes those general regulations which apply to residential land uses. Supplemental performance standards are provided for those residential uses having characteristics which may have negative impacts without the additional regulations. These supplemental standards are applied over and above the standards contained elsewhere in this chapter; provided, however, where the provisions of article III of this chapter (zoning regulations) apply, the zoning regulations shall take precedence. The development of any residential use shall be permitted only in full compliance with the following standards and Table 40-3. Residential lots shall front residential streets (R-1); provided, however, that a residential lot may face a higher level street (LC-1, C-1, A-1, A-2) if such lot contains adequate frontage to provide a circular driveway or a turnaround area which will permit forward exiting by a vehicle from the lot. See Table 40-3 for the specific street standards associated with each lot type. In addition to the criteria listed in Table 40-3, residential lots shall meet the following requirements:
(1)
The developer shall provide all utilities to each dwelling unit on an individual basis.
(2)
All utilities shall be underground. Nothing in this Code affects the recovery by the utility company of the cost of installing utilities.
(b)
Estate lots. Estate lots shall contain one single-family detached residential structure. In addition to the criteria listed in Table 40-3, estate residential lots must have a width of not less than one-half nor more than two times the depth.
(c)
Urban residential. Urban residential lots shall contain one single-family detached residential structure. A primary feature of urban residential lots is the density of the overall development.
(d)
Multifamily residential lots. In addition to the criteria listed in Table 40-3, the developer shall establish multifamily residential lots that conform to the following requirements:
(1)
Lots shall contain an additional 1,500 square feet for each dwelling unit in excess of two dwelling units.
(2)
Buildings shall be provided with individual utility connections. See subsection 40-208(f).
(3)
Off-street parking and driveway standards shall be provided as required in article XI of this chapter.
(4)
Landscaping shall be provided as required in article XII of this chapter.
(e)
Garden/patio home lots (zero lot line lots). The garden/patio house is a single-family detached or attached unit that allows a structure to be placed against one or more lot lines rather than centered on the lot. See section 40-135 for additional requirements. In addition to the criteria listed in Table 40-3, garden/patio lots must meet the following requirements:
(1)
The developer shall provide all utilities to each dwelling unit on an individual basis.
(2)
All utilities shall be underground. Nothing in this Code affects the recovery by the utility company of the cost of installing utilities.
(3)
The developer shall file with the county clerk all covenants and declarations governing any property with a common maintenance or ownership agreement. The plat shall also reflect the volume and page deed reference of such covenants and declarations. The developer shall provide the city with copies of all agreements at the time of review of the subdivision plat.
(f)
Townhouse lots (zero lot line lots). A townhouse is a dwelling unit located in a row of two or more attached dwelling units with no other dwelling unit located above or below another, and with each dwelling unit having at least one interior party wall and a private exterior entrance. In addition to the criteria listed in Table 40-3, townhouse lots must meet the following requirements:
(1)
The developer shall provide all utilities to each dwelling unit on an individual basis.
(2)
All utilities shall be underground. Nothing in this Code affects the recovery by the utility company of the cost of installing utilities.
(3)
The developer shall file with the county clerk all covenants and declarations governing any property with a common maintenance or ownership agreement. The plat shall also reflect the volume and page deed reference of such covenants and declarations. The developer shall provide the city with copies of all agreements at the time of review of the subdivision plat.
(4)
Townhouses shall be grouped in series of no more that 12 dwelling units per series.
(5)
The minimum distance between each series of townhouses shall be 20 feet.
(g)
Mobile home parks. It is the intent of this section to allow for and regulate the use of mobile home (manufactured) housing parks. Mobile home (manufactured housing) parks are considered subdivisions of land and shall meet all platting and development standards contained in this chapter (see also article III of this chapter). Mobile home parks must meet the following site design standards:
(1)
All standards applying to general subdivision developments with regard to all utilities (see article VIII of this chapter), public and private streets, sidewalks (see article VII) and fire protection (see article VIII) shall apply to the design and development of a mobile home park.
(2)
No part of any mobile home park shall be used for nonresidential purposes, except such uses that are required for the direct servicing and well-being of park residents and for the management and maintenance of the park.
(3)
In all parks accommodating or designed to accommodate 25 or more mobile homes, there shall be not less than one recreation area of no less than 5,000 square feet which shall be easily accessible to all park residents. Recreation areas shall be so located as to be free of traffic hazards and should, where the topography permits, be centrally located. The size of such recreation areas shall be based upon a minimum of 200 square feet for each manufactured home site.
(4)
No more than ten manufactured home sites shall be situated per acre for the entire development, including streets. There shall be a minimum distance of 20 feet between individual mobile homes, and between mobile homes and other permanent structures, and four feet from adjoining pavement of a private street, or common parking area, or other common areas. An accessory structure which has a horizontal area exceeding 25 square feet, and is attached to a mobile home or located within ten feet of its window, and has an opaque top or roof that is higher than the nearest window, shall, for purposes of all separation requirements, be considered part of the mobile home.
(5)
Off-street parking areas shall be provided according to the standards contained in article XI of this chapter.
(6)
Mobile homes shall be anchored in accordance with standards promulgated by the state department of licensing and regulation.
(7)
Landscaping shall be provided as required in article XII of this chapter.
(Ord. No. O-42-07, § I, 9-24-2007)