[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
In the expansion of the declaration of legislative intent contained
in Part 1, the intent of the Age Qualified Housing Overlay District
is to permit safe, modern and accessible housing for the older adult
(age 55 years or over) residents in the LI District to provide housing
options for age-qualified individuals. It is further the intention
of this overlay district to provide specific performance standards
designed to enhance this housing type and preserve the neighboring
residential properties.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
Age-qualified housing shall be permitted as an overlay district
in the LI Zoning District subject to the performance standards set
forth in this Part.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
1.
Maximum density: 60 dwelling units per acre.
2.
Yards:
A.
Front yard: 10 feet to be measured from the ultimate right-of-way
line; except where a building line has been established on the lot
or lots, in which case the building line of the majority of the buildings
along the front yard shall be utilized.
B.
Side yard: 30 feet for each side.
C.
Rear yard: 10 feet to be measured from the ultimate right-of-way
line; except where a building line has been established on the rear
lot or lots, in which case the building line of the majority of the
buildings along the rear yard shall be utilized.
3.
Maximum building coverage: 75% of total lot area.
4.
Maximum impervious coverage: 90% of total lot area.
6.
Internal driveway setback: from property line, 10 feet.
7.
Parking Requirements:
A.
A minimum of one parking space per unit shall be provided on-site.
These spaces shall be adequately identified and designated for each
unit.
B.
In addition, a minimum of 1/2 parking spaces per unit shall be available.
The spaces may be located either on-site or off-site. If located off-site,
the spaces must be located within 200 feet of the property and available
as private spaces.
8.
Surface parking lot location: surface parking shall be to the rear
of the building, or in the side yard behind the line of the building's
front facade or the minimum front yard building setback line, whichever
is greater.
10.
Height limit: four stories, exclusive of underground parking
garages.
11.
Minimum tract area: The minimum tract area shall be one acre.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
A safe, convenient drop-off area shall be provided for residents
to disembark from vehicles.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
1.
Any development that is adjacent to a residential use shall be screened
from that use by berming, wall, fence or landscape material. If landscaping
materials are used, such landscaping screen shall not be a continuous
buffer but rather contain planting masses, spaced and grouped, to
create a natural appearance. Both deciduous and coniferous shrubs
and trees shall be used.
2.
Street trees shall be provided along all streets. Shade trees shall
be provided at a maximum spacing of 40 feet on center, and a minimum
caliper of 3 1/2 inches.
3.
Service areas. All loading docks and trash dumpsters, receptacles,
etc. shall be screened from the view of residents, adjoining properties,
and streets. Such screening may use landscape materials, opaque fences
or a combination of both.
4.
All parking lots shall be screened by a buffer of trees and shrubs
form all adjacent properties and streets.
5.
The use of native plant materials and naturalistic design is encouraged.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
All proposed housing for the active adults shall comply with
the applicable provisions of the most recent edition of the Uniform
Federal Accessibility Standards.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
The applicant shall guarantee that any development constructed
under the provisions of this Section shall be used exclusively as
housing for age-qualified housing for persons one of whom must be
in excess of 55 years of age.
