In order to encourage high quality growth, proposed single-family detached residential developments in the R-1, R-1A and R-1B zoning districts are entitled to a 25 percent density bonus if all of the following voluntary criteria are met:

(1)

All units will meet certification standards of the EarthCraft House certification program or will be LEED certified homes.

(2)

All units will be clad with exterior finishes of brick, stone, or hard-coat stucco on 67 percent or more of wall surfaces and 100 percent architectural shingles, slate or tile roof.

(3)

All units will have four-sided interest, which means each exterior wall shall have multiple windows or a combination of windows and doors.

(4)

Architectural elements. The front of each residence shall exhibit a variety of color, material and texture, with a variety of architectural elements. The front of each residence shall exhibit at least three of the following features:

a.

Shutters on at least two front windows, or other window accents;

b.

Architectural doors with at least one side light;

c.

Covered porch;

d.

Arches, columns, gables or cornices.

(5)

Minimum square footage of each residential shall be 2,000 conditioned square feet with a separate attached or detached parking garage that is constructed of materials designed to match the principal structure.

For purposes of this chapter a 25 percent density bonus means that the applicable minimum lot size for the zoning district, as shown in table 6.2, shall be reduced by up to 25 percent if the criteria of this section are met.

(Ord. No. 12-22-20, 1-5-2021)

Table 6.1
Permitted and Conditional Uses for Residential Zoning Districts

P = Permitted Use C = Conditional Use X = prohibited

(Ord. No. 12-22-20, 1-5-2021)

Table 6.2
Dimensional Requirements for Residential Zoning Districts

(1)

See also section 42-21 for additional requirements.

(Ord. No. 12-22-20, 1-5-2021)