Chapter 17.16
R-T TOWNHOUSE RESIDENCE DISTRICT
Sections:
17.16.010 Regulations generally.
17.16.020 Permitted uses.
17.16.030 Conditional uses.
17.16.040 Development regulations.
17.16.045 Area, bulk, yard and height regulations.
17.16.050 Parking.
17.16.060 Design standards.
17.16.010 Regulations generally.
The specific regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in all R-T districts. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. D), 2024)
17.16.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-T district:
A. One-family attached residential or townhouse units; provided, that a maximum of six units may be joined together by common walls;
B. Accessory structures and uses located on the same site as the townhouse unit for which the use is clearly related to the primary unit;
C. Home occupations as defined in Section 17.04.020;
D. Common open areas maintained and available for the use of the residents of the development;
E. Private roads and driveways; provided, that a minimum road width of twenty-four feet shall be maintained where no driveway access occurs, and width of twenty-eight feet shall be minimum where driveways or parking bays occur;
F. Common recreation facilities including but not limited to community buildings, swimming pools, activity court and the like. A minimum of ten percent of the development shall be devoted to active recreational activity;
G. Community care facilities including family day care homes, day care centers, residential care facilities, transitional housing and supportive housing as defined by Section 17.04.020;
H. Accessory dwelling units in compliance with Chapter 17.78. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. D), 2024)
17.16.030 Conditional uses.
The following uses shall be permitted only when authorized by a conditional use permit issued in accordance with Chapter 17.72:
A. Temporary sales office and model complex for first sale of residences within the development;
B. Temporary buildings or trailers used during construction on the site, to be removed upon issuance of the first occupancy permit. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. D), 2024)
17.16.040 Development regulations.
Due to the unique character of townhouse development and the required common area and recreation areas, a use permit shall be required for each separate development. The R-T zone shall be developed only in conjunction with the PD combining district zone and processed in the method prescribed therein. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. D), 2024)
17.16.045 Area, bulk, yard and height regulations.
The following area, bulk, yard and height regulations shall apply in the R-T districts:
|
Minimum Building Site |
Maximum Density Permitted |
Minimum Yards Required |
Maximum Height Permitted |
Maximum Coverage Permitted |
Minimum Open Green Area |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Minimum Width (ft.) |
(Units per Acre) |
Front (ft.) |
Side (ft.) |
Rear (ft.) |
Stories |
Ft. |
(%) |
(%) |
|
20 |
15 |
5 |
0/101 |
0/101 |
3 |
38 |
50 |
30 |
1 Side and rear setbacks of 10 feet are required where adjacent to properties zoned R-1 or R-1/PD.
(Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. D), 2024)
17.16.050 Parking.
Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.62. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. D), 2024)
17.16.060 Design standards.
All development shall comply with Chapter 17.96. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. D), 2024)