The following regulations and the accompanying
Schedules of Use Regulations and Schedules of Dimensional Regulations list and define the permitted uses of land, buildings
and structures and the minimum and maximum dimensional requirements
to be met in connection with such uses for the districts established
by this chapter.
[Amended 9-9-2002 by L.L. No. 13-2002]
In an RMF District, all multifamily uses shall be subject to site plan approval in accordance with Article
IX of this chapter and the following special requirements:
A. Net lot area. In the RMF districts, the calculation
of the maximum permitted number of dwelling units, floor area ratio
(FAR), and lot coverage shall be based upon net lot area.
B. Existing undersized lots. Section
240-18F, Existing undersized lots, does not apply to Multifamily Residence Districts.
C. Water and sewerage facilities.
(1) Where, in the opinion of the Planning Board, connections
to existing facilities are possible and warranted, sanitary sewers
and/or water mains shall be connected to such existing facilities
in the manner prescribed by regulation of the appropriate sewer, water,
fire district or other agency having jurisdiction.
(2) Where connection to existing off-site water or sewerage
facilities is not possible or not warranted, a central water supply
and sewage treatment system shall be designed and constructed to serve
all dwelling units in accordance with the standards and subject to
the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Health and the appropriate
state and federal agencies.
(3) Where future service by off-site water and/or sewage
systems is planned, all on-site water and sewer facilities shall be
designed and located in such a way as to readily permit their connection
and/or conversion to the off-site system at such time as they are
constructed.
D. Open space and recreation area. At least 50% of the
gross area of the site shall be preserved as permanent open space,
free of buildings and parking areas and shall be landscaped or left
in its natural state in accordance with plans approved by the Planning
Board. Within such common open space areas, a total of not less than
300 square feet per dwelling unit shall be improved with common recreational
facilities, such as swimming pools, tennis, basketball, volleyball
and shuffleboard courts, playground equipment, etc., for the use of
the residents of the premises and their guests, which facilities shall
not be operated for profit.
E. Required parking. Parking spaces shall be provided in number and design according to the provisions of Article
X of this chapter.