§ 21-40. R-5 Multifamily residential—High density.

(a)

Permissible future land use classifications. The R-5 zoning district may be assigned to properties designated as primary activity center, residential—high density, or regional activity center on the city's future land use map.

(b)

The purpose of the R-5 multifamily residential—high density district is to provide areas attached residential uses in multi-story buildings at high densities along with the incidental accessory and supporting uses that may be located with the principal use. Within the R-5 zoning district, the maximum density for individual parcels shall be as follows:

Parcel's Adopted Future Land Use	Maximum Permitted Density
Residental—High density	25 units per gross acre
	Within 660 feet of an existing or proposed transit route: 28 units per gross acre
Primary Activity Center	Local street: 15 units per gross acre
	Collector or arterial street: 35 units per gross acre
	Within 660 feet of a transit route or terminal: 35 units per gross acre
Regional activity center	20 units per gross acre

 

The minimum residential density within the R-5 zoning district shall be 10 units per gross acre.

(c)

Building form requirements. All development within the R-5 zoning district shall follow the building form requirements as set forth below in Table 21-40:

Table 21-40
R-5 Zoning District Development Standards

Lot and Building Standard	Requirement
Lot area	Minimum 10,000 square feet
Lot width	Minimum 75 feet
Lot depth	Minimum 100 feet
Living area	Minimum 400 square feet
Front Building Setback	2- to 4-floor building		Local street	Minimum 15 feet; maximum 50 feet
			Collector or arterial street	Minimum 25 feet; maximum 60 feet
	5- to 7-floor building		Floors 1—3	Minimum 25 feet; maximum 60 feet
			Floors 5—7	Minimum 35 feet
Side Building Setback	2 to 4 floors			Minimum 10 feet
	5 to 7 floors			Minimum 20 feet
Side Street Building Setback	2 to 4 floors		Local street	Minimum 10 feet; maximum 40 feet
			Collector or arterial street	Minimum 25 feet; maximum 60 feet
	5 to 7 floors		Local street	Minimum 25 feet; maximum 40 feet
			Collector or arterial street	Minimum 30 feet
Building Separation	2 to 4 floors			Minimum 15 feet
	5 to 7 floors			Minimum 30 feet
Rear Yard Setback	Minimum 20 feet
Building Height	Minimum 2 floors above average finished grade
	Maximum 7 floors or 84 feet above average finished grade
Lot Coverage	Maximum 60%
Impervious Surface Area	Maximum 80%; 60% for waterfront parcels
Accessory Buildings/Structures	Accessory building area - excluding covered parking		Maximum 7.5% of lot area up to 2,500 square feet
	Setbacks	Side	Minimum 5 feet
		Rear	Minimum 5 feet
	Building height		Maximum 2 floors or 24 feet
	Building separation		Minimum 15 feet

 

(d)

Other requirements.

1.

Clubhouses and similar facilities are permitted on parcels retained by the developer or dedicated to and maintained by a homeowners/condominium association or management entity.

2.

Existing residential uses up to one hundred twenty (120) dwelling units per gross acre shall be permitted in this district.

3.

Existing residential uses up to two hundred (200) feet in height shall be permitted in this district.

4.

Where additional density is permitted based on proximity to a transit route or terminal, a sidewalk connection to the transit route or terminal shall be required.

(e)

Structured parking garages. To encourage the use of structured parking garages, uses that utilize structured parking garages instead of surface parking lots shall be permitted to increase the maximum lot coverage for the development site from sixty (60) percent to eighty (80) percent or increase the maximum building height by two (2) floors or twenty (20) feet. Where structured parking garages are used, the parking garage shall follow the requirements contained in Table 21-40 for principal structures.

(f)

Existing construction. Any multifamily residential building permitted prior to October 14, 2013, shall be considered a legal conforming structure if the minimum front, side and rear setbacks for the living area of the building are met. Existing construction shall not be subject to the maximum setback or minimum building height requirements contained in Table 21-40.

(g)

Parking reductions for proximity to transit. Any permitted use located near a fixed transit route shall be entitled to the following reductions in the number of required on-site parking spaces.

1.

Adjacent to a transit route: Twenty-five (25) percent

2.

Within three hundred fifty (350) feet of a transit route: Twenty (20) percent

3.

Within six hundred sixty (660) feet of a transit route: Fifteen (15) percent

4.

Within one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet of a transit route: Ten (10) percent

5.

Within one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet of a transit terminal: Twenty-five (25) percent

To qualify for the parking reduction, a sidewalk network connecting the use and the transit route must either be in place, programmed for construction within three (3) years, or constructed by the property owner seeking the parking space reduction.

(Ord. No. O-00-09, Art. 2 (2.02.03.07), 4-24-00; Ord. No. O-00-19, § 3(C—E), 4-24-00; Ord. No. O-13-28, § 2(Exh. B), 10-14-13)