Minimum lot size and yard requirements in any cluster subdivision will vary as to type of dwelling. More than one dwelling type is permitted in any given cluster development in the AC, AR, RS1 and the RS5 Zoning Districts. The following is a listing of the lot size and yard requirements by housing type in a cluster development in which they are located:
A. Single-family detached house. A single-family detached dwelling located on a privately owned lot which has private yards on all four sides of the dwelling:
| | Zoning District |
|---|
| | AC and AR | RS1 and RS5 |
|---|
| Minimum lot area (square feet) | 10,000 | 7,500 |
| Maximum floor ratio | .30 | .35 |
| Minimum yards (feet) |
| | Front | 30 | 25 |
| | Side | 10 | 10 |
| | Rear | 30 | 25 |
| Minimum lot width (feet) | 80 | 60 |
| Minimum lot frontage (feet) | 35 | 35 |
| Number of off-street parking spaces | 2 | 2 |
B. Lot line house. A single-family fully detached dwelling located on an individual lot which is set on the lot line. House windows and doors are prohibited in that wall of the house on the lot line. Either a five-foot maintenance easement shall be provided on the neighboring property, or the lot line house may be set back 15 feet from the line, or recreation, planting and use easements may be granted to the adjacent owner. In addition the following table specifies the minimum standards for a lot line house:
| Minimum lot area (square feet) | 6,200 |
| Maximum floor ratio | .25 |
| Minimum yards (feet) |
| | Street to house | 20 |
| | Street to garage | 5 |
| | Rear | 20 |
| Minimum building spacing (feet) | 25 |
| Minimum lot width (feet) | 70 |
| Off-street parking spaces | 2 |
C. Village house.
(1) A single-family dwelling fully detached from neighboring structures. The village house is distinguished by very small front and side yards. The placement of the unit close to the street requires special landscaping or architectural treatment, specified in detail below. The required landscaping is a definitional element of the unit.
[Amended 11-25-2008 by Ord. No. 08-27]
| Minimum lot area (in square feet) | 6,000 |
| Maximum floor ratio | .35 |
| Minimum yards (feet) |
| | Street to house | 15 |
| | Street to garage | 5 |
| | Side | 5 |
| | Rear | 25 |
| Minimum lot width (feet) | 60 |
| Off-street parking spaces | 2 |
(2) The yards of village houses that front on streets are very small and shall be landscaped or the units built to include the installation of at least two of the following six landscaping or architectural treatments to ensure adequate separation and protection from street activities:
(a) Two canopy trees and three evergreen or understory trees or six evergreen or understory trees.
(b) A porch which is roofed but not enclosed and extends across 3/4 (.75) of the front of the house and is at least seven feet in width.
(c) A front yard raised above the grade of sidewalk by at least 24 inches and four flowering or evergreen shrubs per street face.
(d) An ornamental fence or wall between 24 inches and 36 inches in height, and five flowering or evergreen shrubs per street face.
(e) Twenty flowering or evergreen shrubs or 10 flowering or evergreen, 20 hedge plants and two understory trees.
(f) A berm or raised area averaging 18 inches above grade of the rest of the yard and covering 40% of such yard, with four understory or evergreen trees and six flowering or evergreen shrubs.
D. Patio house. A detached or semidetached single-family dwelling with one dwelling unit from ground to roof. Each dwelling unit's lot shall be fully enclosed by a wall located at the lot line, thus creating a private yard area between the house and the wall. Side and rear walls shall be seven feet in height and the front wall shall average six feet in height. That portion of the yard or patio area comprising minimum patio area is this housing type's minimum yard area. All living spaces, such as living rooms, dens and bedrooms shall face the yard or patio. The following table specifies the minimum standards for a patio home:
| Minimum lot area (in square feet) | 4,500 |
| Maximum floor ratio | .50 |
| Maximum yard width (feet) | 8 |
| Minimum patio area (square feet) | 1,000 |
| Minimum patio width (feet) | 20 |
| Maximum height (feet) | 28 |
| Off-street parking spaces | 2.5 |
E. Duplex. A semidetached single-family dwelling. The structure has one dwelling unit from ground to roof and only one wall in common with another dwelling unit. The following table specifies the minimum standards for a duplex, per unit:
| Minimum lot area (square feet) | 4,000 |
| Maximum floor ratio | .32 |
| Minimum lot width (feet) | 50 |
| Minimum yards (feet) |
| | Street to house | 20 |
| | Street to garage | 10 |
| | Side | 10 |
| | Rear | 15 |
| Off-street parking spaces | 2.5 |
F. Townhouse. A single-family attached unit, with a single unit going from ground to roof, and with individual outside access. Rows of attached townhouses shall average no more than six dwelling units. The following table specifies the minimum standards for townhouses:
| Minimum lot area (in square feet) | 1,600 |
| Maximum floor ratio | .60 |
| Minimum lot width (feet) | 16 |
| Minimum yards (feet) |
| | Front | 10 |
| | Rear | 15 |
| Maximum building height (feet) | 28 |
| Off-street parking spaces | 2.5 |
G. Multiplex. A single-family attached dwelling or a multiple-family dwelling unit. Each unit may take direct access to a private yard or access point, or units may share yards and access. The units may be arranged in a variety of configurations, including back to back, side to side, or vertically; however, no more than six units shall be attached in any single building. The following table specifies the minimum standards for a multiplex structure:
| Minimum lot area (square feet) | 2,000 (per unit) |
| Minimum floor ratio | .65 |
| Minimum yards (feet) |
| | Street to house | 25 |
| | Side | 15 |
| | Rear | 15 |
| Maximum building height (feet) | 35 |
| Off-street parking spaces | 2.5 |