Unified Development Ordinance

Sec. 3.2.3. Townhouse

Sec. 3.2.3. Townhouse aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:52
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A. Site Dimensions
A1 Area (min) 3,300 sf n/a
A2 Width (min) 45' n/a
A3 Outdoor Amenity Area 10% 10%
B. Lot Dimensions
B1 Area (min) n/a n/a
B2 Width (min) 16' n/a
C. Building/Structure Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 10' 5'
C2 From side street (min) 10' 5'
C3 From side site boundary line (min) 10' 6'
C4 From rear site boundary line (min)ii 20' 6'
C5 From alley (min)iii 4' or 20' min 4' or 20' min
C6 Internal building separation 10' 10'
D. Parking Setbacksiv
D1 From primary street (min) 20' 20'
D2 From side street (min) 10' 10'
D3 From side lot line (min) 0' 0'
D4 From rear lot line (min) 3' 3'
D5 From alley (min) 4' 4'
E. Height
E1 Principal building (max) Set by district Set by district
E2 Accessory structure (max) 26' 26'
E3 Residential Infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7) no yes
F. Transparency
F1 Ground story (min) 20% 20%
F2 Upper story (min) 15% 15%
F3 Blank wall area (max) 35' 35'

See Sec. 1.5.4.D “Building Setbacks” for specific building elements requirements.
i A townhouse development containing only two dwelling units shall be regulated by the standards of Sec. 3.2.2., Attached House, however: (a) a minimum site area per unit of one-half the area required by Sec. 3.2.2.A1. is required; (b) Sec. 3.2.3.B. shall still control provided a minimum site width equal to the dimensions specified by Sec. 3.2.2.A2. is met; and (c) Sec. 3.2.2.B3. shall only apply to the non-party wall side lot line.
ii A permanently recorded open lot or common area lot of at least 20 feet in width may be used to satisfy Sec. 3.2.3.C4.
iii Garages (or a portion thereof) must either be located 4 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive or be a minimum of 20 feet from the alley or rear access drive. Where parking spaces are located between the garage and the alley or rear access drive, the garage must be located at least 20 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive.
iv Parking setbacks shall not apply to driveways serving individual dwelling units or shared between two dwelling units.

Supplement Number
28