A.
In the M-F Multifamily Dwelling District, no building,
structure or lands shall be used, and no building or structure shall
be erected, constructed, structurally altered or arranged to be used,
for other than dwelling components for one or more family units or
for an accessory structure for automobile garage use or recreational
facility use for residents.
B.
Any single-family dwelling proposed in this district
shall conform in all manners to the requirements of the A First Residential
District.
C.
Any two-family dwellings proposed in this district
shall conform in all manners to the requirements of the B Second Residential
District.
D.
Any structure of three or more dwelling units shall
be classified as a multifamily dwelling. Those structures that have
three or less occupied floor levels shall be considered standard multifamily
dwellings. Those structures that have more than three but less than
seven occupied floor levels shall be considered mid-rise multifamily
dwellings. Those structures that have seven or more occupied floor
levels shall be considered high-rise multifamily dwellings.
E.
In the M-F Multifamily Dwelling District the yard
requirements shall be as follows:
(1)
Standard multifamily dwelling. The yard requirements shall be the same as in the C-1 Restricted Business District, § 215-34.
(2)
Mid- and high-rise multifamily dwelling regulations.
(a)
Minimum lot frontage on a dedicated street:
150 feet.
(b)
Minimum lot area: 30,000 square feet.
(c)
Maximum lot coverage (all buildings): 35% of
the lot area.
(e)
Distance between buildings and/or portions of
buildings forming courts: not less than twice the side yard requirements
as set forth.
(f)
The gross floor area of a building on a lot
shall not exceed 150% of the lot area.
(g)
The height of a mid- or high-rise multifamily
dwelling may exceed 35 feet; provided, however, that the distance
between each portion of the building having a greater height than
35 feet and each lot line shall not be less than the distance specified
above plus one foot for every two feet additional height in excess
of 35 feet.
The lot area per dwelling unit in each of the
three heights of structures shall be a function of bedrooms for each
dwelling unit within the structure as follows:
C.
High-rise multifamily dwellings. There shall be no
numerical dwelling unit restriction per lot size. However, the structure
shall not occupy more than 35% of the gross lot area.
D.
Multifamily structures for senior citizens' residences.
Where mid- or high-rise multifamily structures are established and
operated with a specific use for senior citizens' residences, the
parking restrictions as set forth above may be reduced by 50%.
Parking spaces for a structure or development
shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule. However,
no parking spaces shall be provided in the required front yard and
no part of the front yard shall be used for the temporary parking
or storage of any motor vehicle or trailer except in the case of the
front yard of a lot on which a one-family detached dwelling is situated.
In this case, this section shall not prevent the use of the driveway
for temporary parking.
A.
Standard multifamily dwellings.
B.
Mid-rise multifamily dwelling.
(1)
One and one-fourth parking spaces per dwelling unit,
either on-site or off-site, and not less than 60% of the total on-site
parking spaces shall be provided underground and/or within the multiple-residence
structure.
(2)
Designated visitor parking shall be provided based
on one space per residence level per structure.
C.
High-rise multifamily dwelling.
Dwelling units in the M-F Multifamily Dwelling
District shall have a minimum gross living area in accordance with
the following:
Dwelling units for transient occupancy shall
be allowed in the M-F Multifamily Dwelling District. All requirements
and restrictions for the district and classification of structures
shall apply except that the gross living area may be reduced to 225
square feet. The maximum number of this type of transient occupancy
dwelling unit shall be limited to one such unit per residence level
per structure. The total allowed number of such units for a multibuilding
project may be located in a single structure.
Where garages are erected to serve multifamily
dwellings other than semidetached dwellings and duplex dwellings,
all of the exterior walls thereof shall be constructed of or faced
with materials similar to those used in the facing of the main building.
A.
An area of 200 square feet of landscaping for each
900 square feet of gross floor area of the structure, part of which
may be designated as a children's play area, shall be provided for
multifamily dwellings other than semidetached dwellings and duplex
dwellings.
B.
Landscaping may include paths, patios, walkways and
existing natural treed areas but shall not include driveways, ramps,
lanes or parking areas or any space beneath, within or on top of the
building.
C.
All yard areas, other than driveways and parking spaces,
shall be landscaped.
D.
Landscaping shall consist of at least lawn and ornamental
shrubs which shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition neat
and orderly in appearance.
E.
Where any landscaping is provided on top of a structure
or part of a structure, there shall be a minimum of 12 inches of earth
fill.
The following regulations shall apply to accessory
structures:
A.
Location in rear yard only.
C.
Maximum lot coverage: 5% of the lot area, provided
that all structures on the lot do not exceed the maximum lot coverage
of 35%.
D.
No accessory structure shall be erected in the M-F
Multifamily Dwelling District prior to the erection of the main structure
on the same lot, except where it is necessary for the storage of tools
and materials for use in connection with the construction of the main
buildings or structures, and no accessory structures shall be used
prior to the erection of such main building or structure for any purpose
other than such storage.
A.
Front or side yard location. A swimming pool as an
accessory structure to a residential structure may be installed and
used in a front or side yard of a lot situated in an M-F Multifamily
Dwelling District, provided that:
(1)
No part of such pool shall be located closer to any
lot line than the minimum distance required for the main structure
located on such lot in accordance with the applicable provisions of
this article.
(2)
Such pool shall be securely and completely enclosed
with a four-foot-high fence.
(3)
The maximum height of such pool shall be two feet
above the average finished grade level of the ground adjoining such
pool.
(4)
All facilities for changing clothes or for pumping
or filtering or other similar accessory uses, if not located in the
main structure on the lot, shall be in accordance with the provisions
applicable to accessory structures on such lot.
B.
Rear yard location. A swimming pool as an accessory
structure to a multifamily dwelling may be installed and used in a
rear yard of a lot situated in any M-F Multifamily Dwelling District,
provided that:
(1)
Such pool is in accordance with the provisions applicable
to accessory structures on such lot.
(2)
Such pool shall be securely and completely enclosed
with a four-foot-high fence.
(3)
Aboveground swimming pools as an accessory use may
be installed on lots within the district that are occupied by single-
or two-family dwelling structures.
Proposed plans for a homeowners' association
or condominium ownership shall be considered upon the proper application
to the Town Board with review of the necessary documents by the Town
Attorney.
