The TH-1 district is intended to provide for medium density dwellings platted on individual lots. This district functions as a buffer or transition between major streets or non-residential areas or higher density zones and lower density residential areas.

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A building or premise shall be used only for the following purposes:

1.

Any use permitted in district "2F-9".

2.

Three or more single-family attached dwelling units, provided that no more than six dwelling units are attached in one continuous row or group, and provided that no dwelling unit is constructed above another unit.

3.

Common open space, community center, recreational buildings and facilities provided they are incidental to the above described residential uses and are approved on a final plat. Any homeowners association rules and by-laws shall be approved by the planning and zoning commission and city council.

4.

Any uses permitted by special use permit, section 12-30-6.

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The height regulations will be:

35 feet nor more than two and one-half stories high.

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1.

Minimum size of yards:

(A)

Front yard: 25 feet.

(B)

Side yard: Ten feet. A building separation of ten feet shall be observed between structures containing no more than three dwelling units and 15 feet between structures having four or more units, not to exceed a maximum of six units per structure. A side yard adjacent to a street shall not be less than 15 feet. Side yard for non-residential structures shall not be less than 25 feet. Any required off-street parking within the side yard area on a corner lot shall observe a 20 foot side building line.

(C)

Rear yard: 20 feet.

2.

Minimum size of lot:

(A)

Lot area: 3,000 square feet, and a maximum of eight units per net acre.

(B)

Lot width: 30 feet.

(C)

Lot depth: 100 feet.

3.

Minimum dwelling size: 1,000 square feet, exclusive of garages, breezeways, and porches. The total average for the entire Townhouse project shall be 1,300 square feet.

4.

Lot coverage: In no case shall more than 70 percent of the total lot area be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory buildings.

5.

Home occupations.

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Two enclosed off street spaces per unit located behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for special uses set forth in article 31. Where lots are adjacent to an alley, the enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed off of the alley only. No parking shall be allowed within the front yard.

In addition to the required off-street parking, another one-half space behind the curb line per unit is required for guest parking. These required spaces are to be located within 600 feet of the respective units.

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At least 80 percent of the exterior walls of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see section 12-42-1) exclusive of doors and windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least 80 percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line.

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Outside storage areas shall be enclosed and screened from public view.

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Two-family dwellings constructed in the TH-1 district shall conform to the 2F-9 district standards.

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When a townhouse is constructed so as to create balconies or patios facing a public (dedicated) street such balconies or patios shall be recessed and the exterior shall not extend beyond the building line. When such a balcony or patio fronts a public street, a solid sight barring fence or wall at least 42 inches high is required around the balcony or patio.

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Mechanical equipment shall be constructed, located and screened so as not to interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the occupant(s) of any adjacent building or residence.

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