[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]

Build-to-rent residential development (BTR): A proposed single-family detached residential development where, at the time of submittal for major subdivision layout, preliminary, or final plat approval by planning commission, more than ten (10) percent of the lots within the development, or any phase of the development, are intended to be developed and/or sold for construction of single family detached renter occupied units.

Conceptual development plan: A preliminary document showing the overall concept of how the entire property involved will be developed, the proposed usage, and occupancy including any phases with a timeframe.

(Ord. No. 24-4599, § 1, 12-16-24, eff. 1-1-25)

(1)

Applicability standards:

a.

Build-to-rent (BTR) regulations and designations will apply only to major residential subdivisions located within "R" classified zoning districts as noted on the official zoning map of the City of Decatur.

b.

Build-to-rent (BTR) regulations and designations will apply only to major residential subdivisions which contain lots designed for single family detached dwellings.

(2)

Designation as a BTR:

a.

A development shall be designated as a BTR by planning staff based upon the information submitted by the property owner and/or their designated representative at the time of application to subdivide, layout, preliminary and/or final plat is submitted for approval by planning commission.

b.

Prior to any designation by the planning staff a written declaration of intent on a form provided by the city shall be required and must be submitted by the property owner and/or their designated representative attesting to the intended occupancy type for dwellings constructed in said development.

c.

An updated declaration of intent form must be submitted at each phase of the major subdivision process.

(3)

Conditional use/board of zoning adjustment:

a.

BTR developments will only be allowed as a conditional use in "R" classified zoning districts as approved by the City of Decatur Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA).

b.

Upon designation as a BTR, application for conditional use shall be made by the property owner and/or their representative to BOZA.

c.

Application for conditional use shall include any completed plats and a conceptual development plan illustrating types, sizes, and styles of homes proposed and construction materials to be used on said homes.

d.

Approval by the board of zoning adjustment shall be contingent upon applicant adhering to the design illustrated by the conceptual development plan.

(4)

Additional standards:

a.

Each dwelling within a designated BTR must have individual connections to utilities with individual service accounts, including but not limited to: electricity, water/sewer, telephone, natural gas, and services for solid waste and recycling.

b.

BTR developments with seven (7) or more lots stated and submitted as intended for renter occupied dwellings in the documents provided to the city seeking approval of the development must provide and maintain a proposed management company with a staffed office, standard business hours of at least 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and located within a thirty (30) miles radius of the development.

c.

An affidavit of intended occupancy type will be required by City of Decatur Building Department prior to the issuance of any new construction related permits for any lots within a designated BTR.

(Ord. No. 24-4599, § 1, 12-16-24, eff. 1-1-25)