The following regulations shall apply to the SH senior housing zone.

(Ord. 1333, 7-10-2007, eff. 8-1-2007)

The SH zoning district is intended to promote and encourage the establishment and maintenance of a suitable environment for housing for seniors, incorporating a variety of housing types and including related facilities. Developments in this zone shall be designed with common open areas, and this zone is not intended for the provision of detached single-family lots, except in conjunction with other multi-family and congregate housing types. This zone is intended for properties which will be subject to a development agreement with the city, including approval of the site layout plan.

(Ord. 1333, 7-10-2007, eff. 8-1-2007)

For the purposes of this chapter, the definition of "housing for seniors" shall be as defined in the controlled growth management plan as adopted by the voters of Boulder City, being chapter 41 of this title. For the purposes of the SH zone, the supporting staff referred to in that definition is not required for one-, two- and multiple-family dwellings, unless exceptions as per subsection 11-41-14B of this title are requested. The requirement for restrictive covenants running with the land (or a lease agreement with the city) which limit the dwelling units in this zone to seniors for a minimum of thirty (30) years shall apply in all cases.

(Ord. 1333, 7-10-2007, eff. 8-1-2007)

A.

One- and two-family dwellings.

B.

Multiple-family dwellings.

C.

Nursing homes, rest homes, assisted living facilities, extended care facilities, and similar residential buildings which also provide varying levels of nursing or health care.

D.

Community buildings and healthcare services buildings, either for the private use of the residents of the community, or for use by other seniors in the city if so stipulated in the development agreement or as may be permitted by the management of the development. Commercial uses within a community building or healthcare services building shall not exceed the lesser of three thousand (3,000) square feet or thirty percent (30%) of the total building area.

E.

Temporary sales offices, if located on the same property as the development. Such use shall be required to comply with all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:

1.

The unit must be a commercial coach approved by the State of Nevada and the city.

2.

The unit shall be connected to all available utilities including, but not limited to, public water, sewer and electricity.

3.

Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of chapter 23 of this title for an office use.

4.

The use shall be approved for three (3) years from the date of issuance of a state of Nevada state safety certificate for mobile home installation by the city building official, or until the remainder of the lots in the subdivision are sold, whichever is sooner. Any application for an extension of the time period shall be considered and acted upon by the planning commission under the provisions of this title as a conditional use.

F.

Other compatible uses, as may be permitted by the development agreement.

(Ord. 1333, 7-10-2007, eff. 8-1-2007)

The requirements listed below are supplemental to the minimum standards for construction, utilities, health, safety and welfare as listed in the city codes and state laws:

A.

Development Agreement. Final approval of any private development within the SH zone will be contingent upon city approval of a development agreement. Said agreement will include a description of the land involved, proposed uses and operations within the development, a site layout plan, and other relevant information as may be required by the city.

B.

Density. The density of the development shall not exceed eleven (11) dwelling units per net acre, excluding areas within overhead utility easements.

C.

Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be fifty percent(50%) of the overall development area.

D.

Open Space. The minimum amount of common open space (not including roadways and private yard areas) shall be twenty five percent (25%).

E.

Vehicle Parking.

1.

Senior housing dwelling units (1-, 2- and multiple-family): Minimum of one off street parking space per unit.

2.

Nursing home, assisted living or extended care units, and similar residential buildings: Minimum of one off street parking space for each four (4) patient beds or bedroom when a bedroom sleeps not more than two (2) persons.

3.

Community buildings, healthcare services buildings or other similar buildings: Minimum of one off street parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of building area, excluding elevator shafts, stairwells, mechanical equipment rooms, restrooms and courtyards.

4.

Accessible parking spaces (other than for 1- and 2-family dwellings) shall be provided in accordance with chapter 23 of this title, or the requirements of the Americans with disabilities act, whichever results in the stricter requirement.

5.

Recreational vehicles are only permitted to be stored within individual garages approved with the primary dwelling, unless the development provides for specific recreational vehicle parking spaces which shall not be less than ten feet (10') in width and twenty four feet (24') in depth.

6.

Storage within garages which are part of a dwelling unit shall not preclude the storage of vehicles within the garages.

F.

Setbacks.

1.

Minimum setback from perimeter property line: Eight feet (8').

2.

Minimum setback between buildings: Ten feet (10').

3.

Minimum setback from public streets: Twenty feet (20') for garages and carports, and ten feet (10') for other portions of the structure.

4.

Minimum setback from private streets: Five feet (5') for garages and carports, and three feet (3') for other portions of the structure. For the purposes of this chapter, "private street" in this instance refers to a secondary street within the development that serves as a common driveway for the dwelling units on that street, and which provides additional parking spaces (at least 1) for each dwelling unit on that street.

5.

Minimum setback from any other internal lot line or unit boundary: Five feet (5').

6.

Additions, patio covers, carports, and similar features: None shall be permitted to encroach into the minimum setbacks noted herein. Roof eaves are permitted to encroach into required setbacks no more than two feet (2').

7.

Accessory buildings and structures for individual dwellings: None shall be permitted.

G.

Height And Story Restrictions.

1.

One- and two-family dwellings, and temporary sales offices: Maximum height of sixteen feet (16'). Maximum of one story.

2.

All other buildings: Maximum height of twenty five feet (25'). Maximum of two (2) stories.

3.

Any request for a height variance within the airport overlay zone requires a determination from the federal aviation administration as per the provisions of chapter 22 of this title.

H.

Signs.

1.

One- And Two-Family Dwellings: House numbers or street address indicators, not less than six inches (6") high and not more than two (2) square feet in area.

2.

Multiple-Family Buildings And Other Residential Buildings: In addition to the address indicator, one nameplate is allowed per building, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.

3.

Community And Health Services Buildings: In addition to the address indicator, one nameplate is allowed per building, not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet in area.

4.

Neighborhood Entrance: One permanent monument real estate entry sign shall be permitted at each entry of the development, each sign not to exceed sixty four (64) square feet in area and six feet (6') in height.

5.

Temporary Signs: Temporary signs for real estate development projects and real estate transactions are permitted as per chapter 24 of this title.

I.

Walls And Fences.

1.

Although perimeter walls are not required, any wall surrounding the development shall be of decorative masonry or stucco materials. If fencing is used, it shall be of decorative wrought iron. The height of the wall or fence shall not exceed six feet (6').

2.

Walls or fences around side and rear yards for individual residential dwellings shall not be permitted. Courtyard walls at the front of homes, not exceeding four feet (4') in height, may be permitted if they are proposed as part of the development plan for the project. Courtyard walls not exceeding four feet (4') in height shall also be permitted within patios and porches.

3.

Senior housing developments shall not have gates across streets, whether the streets are publicly or privately owned and/or maintained. This restriction shall not apply to a secondary street which is designed for emergency vehicle access only, or to areas within the development designed exclusively for storage of recreational vehicles and the like.

J.

Landscaping. A landscaping plan is required for the development, subject to city approval. The landscape plan for the development shall emphasize the use of water conserving plants and materials, which may include the use of decorative rock, boulders, sculpture, dry riverbeds, artificial turf, and similar materials.

K.

Lighting. A lighting plan is required for the development, subject to approval by the city. Parking lot lighting shall be designed to avoid light spillage towards residential buildings. Street lighting shall be provided in accordance with Boulder City street standards, subject to city approval.

L.

Flagpoles. Permanent freestanding flagpoles shall be limited to location at the primary community building, and shall be limited to no more than three (3). Temporary freestanding flagpoles may be provided in conjunction with a temporary sales office, and shall be limited to no more than three (3). Height of flagpoles shall be limited to twenty feet (20').

(Ord. 1333, 7-10-2007, eff. 8-1-2007)