Glasgow City Zoning Code
TOWNHOMES
§ 158.320 PURPOSE.
A townhome, as defined in § 158.004, is intended to promote more efficient use of land as compared with typical single family residential development and to introduce a type of housing design that is more affordably priced. This use of design principles allows for the integration and relation of the internal and external living areas by placing the dwelling units against one or more of the property lines, thus permitting outdoor spaces to be grouped and utilized at a larger scale.
(B) Townhomes shall be a Conditional Use in B-2, General Business Zoning District.
(C) Townhomes are prohibited in any AG, R-1, B-3, OP, P, or I-2 zoning district(s).
(Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.321 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Each unit shall have a different exterior surfacing from any adjoining unit as to distinguish it from each unit.
(B) Each unit shall be constructed so as to be a structurally independent unit. Adjoining side-walls may abut, however they cannot be physically or chemically tied. If the side-walls are non-abutting, a spacing of no less than 36-inches and no more than 48-inches shall be provided to allow for maintenance of structure (distance shall be measured between exterior wall surfaces and shall not include any roof projection or overhang). The wall of the dwelling located on the lot line shall have no windows, doors, air conditioning units or any other type of openings, structures or equipment.
(C) Each unit shall be deeded and platted individually with zero side yard lot lines (permitted exceptions for exterior units and unattached units where lot lines divided equally shall run through the center). On detached units, the space between shall be deemed as a perpetual easement to the adjoining property.
(D) Any accessory structures will be confined to the rear yard only, and must be of the same material as the primary structure (permitted accessory structures include enclosed garage, carports and storage sheds).
(E) All sidewalks shall be a minimum of four feet in width and constructed to all applicable city requirements. Sidewalks must be provided for any portion of the development that fronts a city maintained roadway and the developments roadway.
(Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.322 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS.
(A) No townhome development shall be less than one acre in size.
(B) The townhome development has a 60% maximum lot coverage for structures and 25% for greenspace, which can include front yards, side yards (not including spaces between detached units) and rear yards.
(C) The lot width in townhome developments are as follows: R-2 (Medium Density Residential) and B-2 (General Business)(when applicable) will have a minimum interior lot width of 24 feet and all exterior lot widths will be a minimum 38 feet. R-3 (Small Lot Medium Density Residential) will have a minimum interior lot width of 20 feet and all exterior lot widths will be a minimum 34 feet. R-4 (Medium Density Multi-Family Residential), B-1 (Central Business), PUD (Planned Unit Development) and MU (Mixed Use) will have a minimum interior lot width of 16 feet and all exterior lot widths will be a minimum 30 feet.
(D) A development plan must be submitted and approved prior to construction commencing for any proposed townhome development.
(Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.323 SETBACK.
Townhomes shall be located a minimum of six feet from the interior edge of the four foot required sidewalk in the front yard setback. All interior side yard setbacks shall be zero and exterior side yard setback shall be ten feet from the interior edge of the four foot required sidewalk. A minimum 20 foot rear yard must be provided (can include parking).
(Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)