Farr West City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
29 SENIOR HOUSING RESIDENTIAL ZONE
17.29.010: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Senior Housing Residential Zone is to provide a single-family “empty nest” type housing that is affordable and attractive for adults 55 years of age or older seeking to live in a community with others in the same age group while enjoying an active lifestyle and to provide a sustainable quality product in appropriate city locations where quiet residential neighborhoods may be established and protected while being a positive enhancement to the city of Farr West. (Ord. 2023-11)
17.29.020: BUILDING TYPE:
Single-family, detached dwelling. (Ord. 2023-11)
17.29.030: LOT REQUIREMENTS:
A. Density. There shall be no more than five residential units per acre;
B. Lot width. Minimum lot width shall be 55 feet. (Ord. 2023-11)
17.29.040: SETBACKS:
A. Front Setback. Twenty feet minimum;
B. Side Setback. Five feet minimum on each side, except 15 feet minimum for side fronting a street;
C. Rear setback. Fifteen feet minimum. (Ord. 2023-11)
17.29.050: MAXIMUM STRUCTURE HEIGHT:
A. Dwelling shall be single level. Habitable attic space (bonus room) is permitted over an attached garage area. Dwelling height shall not exceed 25 feet.
B. An attached third-car garage is permitted, provided it meets all setback and height requirements. (Ord. 2023-11)
17.29.060: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT:
A Development Agreement must be approved by the Farr West City Planning Commission and the City Council prior to the initiation of any 55+ Residential Patio Home Development. Items to be included in the Development Agreement include, but are not limited to the following:
A. Open Space, 15% minimum of the total development must remain open space;
B. Amenities;
C. Landscaping;
D. Fencing;
E. Conditional uses;
F. H.O.A. (Ord. 2023-11)
17.29.070: AGE RESTRICTIONS:
In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, this zone requires a minimum of 80 percent of the occupied units to be occupied by at least one person who is 55 years of age or older. (Ord. 2023-11)