Single-family attached housing (townhomes on individual lots),
duplex, and triplex developments shall comply with the standards of
this chapter.
These standards are intended to control development scale; avoid
or minimize impacts associated with traffic, parking, and design compatibility;
and ensure proper management and maintenance of common areas.
A.
Building
Mass Supplemental Standard. The maximum number and width of consecutively
attached townhomes (i.e., with attached walls at property lines) shall
not exceed eight units or 200 feet (from end-wall to end-wall) whichever
is less.
B.
Access
Standards. Townhomes, duplexes and triplexes receiving access directly
from a public or private street (as opposed to alley access) shall
comply with the following standards, in order to minimize interruption
of adjacent sidewalks by driveway entrances, slow traffic, improve
appearance of the streets, and minimize paved surfaces for better
stormwater management.
1.
The maximum allowable driveway width facing the street is 10 to 24
feet per dwelling unit. The maximum combined garage width per unit
is 50% of the total building width. For example, a 24-foot wide unit
may have one 12-foot wide garage.
2.
Two adjacent garages shall share one driveway when individual driveways
would be separated by less than 20 feet (i.e., the width of one on-street
parking space). When a driveway serves more than one lot, the developer
shall record an access and maintenance agreement/easement to benefit
each lot, prior to building permit issuance.
C.
Common
Areas. Common areas (e.g., landscaping in private tracts, shared driveways,
private alleys, and similar uses) shall be maintained by a homeowners
association or other legal entity. A homeowners association may also
be responsible for exterior building maintenance. A copy of any applicable
covenants, restrictions, and conditions shall be recorded and provided
to the City prior to building permit approval.
