Multifamily Neighborhood
Open Spaces & Natural Resources New neighborhoods should be sensitive to existing natural resources, including tree stands and natural drainage ways. Mass grading or tree clearing on larger sites should be avoided. Open space elements in a Multifamily Neighborhood may include: common greens, small parks, playgrounds, multiple gathering spaces, and community gardens. Setbacks may be exaggerated in some areas to provide small green spaces in between buildings, or to preserve large, mature tree stands on the site. Lot Size & Building Placement Lot width and depth in a new Multifamily Neighborhood are both generally uniform, but may show some variation to accommodate a mix of townhouse, apartment, or condominium sizes or building configurations. Front and side yard setbacks should be large enough to accommodate building stoops, porches, or side entrances. Front-facing garages or driveways are discouraged in new neighborhoods. Street & Block Pattern A Multifamily Neighborhood may or may not have a discernible block structure. Smaller properties with small, private driveways are oriented toward an adjacent street and internal common green. Larger properties have a grid network of walkable streets with small to medium blocks organized around a large common green. Vehicle connections to adjacent residential and non-residential development should be evaluated on a case-by- case basis (stub outs should be provided if adjacent land is vacant). On-street parking should be provided to reduce the need for surface parking lots. Off-street parking should be accommodated at the side or rear of the lot to minimize the presence of parked automobiles on driveways along residential streets (with parking access to lots from rear alleys used to the maximum extent possible).
Transportation Considerations Streets in new neighborhoods are built as “complete streets”, which provide infrastructure for walking, biking, and driving in the same corridor. Improved connectivity to adjacent neighborhoods and nearby destinations can help reduce auto dependence. Curb and gutter infrastructure and formal street tree planting are used in new neighborhoods. building. No more than sixteen (16) units should be included in a single apartment or condominium building, and no more than three (3) apartment or condominium buildings should be sited for a single development. A variety of building sizes and formats should be considered for larger sites to avoid design monotony. Buildings may stand three (3) to four (4) stories tall. A limited number of townhouses, apartments, or condominiums along collector or arterial streets may include live-work units. Accessory dwelling units should be allowed above garages accessed by alleys where space allows. Buildings in a neighborhood should complement adjacent buildings in existing neighborhoods while providing new home choices in the community. Building Types & Massing No more than six (6) dwelling units should be included in a single townhouse
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Chapter 3: Character Area Typology
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