§ 15-906. DUPLEX AND MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS.

When Duplex and Multi-Unit Residential uses are identified in Table 15-902 as permitted with a Conditional Use Permit, the following standards shall apply:

A.

Neighborhood Meeting. Prior to submittal of the project application, the applicant shall conduct a Neighborhood Meeting as put forth in Section 15-5006.

B.

Review Authority. The Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny applications for Conditional Use Permits following a public hearing.

C.

Public Notice. Prior to consideration of the Conditional Use Permit, Public Notice shall be provided per Section 15-5007.

D.

Property Development Standards. The standards of the RM-1 District shall apply, except as follows:

1.

Density. Residential density shall be measured as put forth in Section 15-310-B.

a.

Minimum. Five units per acre.

b.

Maximum. Twelve units per acre.

2.

Front Setback. Where adjacent sites have been improved with buildings, the front setback for new structures shall match the front setbacks of those buildings as determined by the Review Authority.

3.

Façade Compatibility.

a.

Building Materials and Finishes. Cladding and trim materials and finishes shall be similar to adjacent single-family homes.

b.

Windows. The size, location, and proportions of windows shall be similar to adjacent single-family homes.

4.

Other Standards. When the Review Authority determines that a development standard of the RS-5 District would provide for better compatibility with adjacent single-family homes than the corresponding RM-1 standard, the RS-5 standard shall apply.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).