1.

Special amenity bonuses. Special amenity bonuses for increased density are intended to provide incentives to improve the livability of multiple-family developments for their residents and to promote family oriented multiple-family developments. The amenity bonuses are designed to allow additional dwelling units in a manner that is still consistent with the purposes of the multiple family zones.

The bonuses are applicable to a range of development sizes. However, they may be more practical, feasible or workable for large projects. Not all bonus options will be applicable for all situations. The amenity options are designed to provide incentives, while leaving the specific choices to the developer.

The amount of the bonus for each option is a result of balancing several factors including:

a.

The likelihood that the amenity will be provided without the use of incentives;

b.

The potential cost to the developer;

c.

The importance of the amenity.

2.

Regulations.

a.

Qualifying types of development. The amenity bonus provisions are applicable to multi-dwelling and condominium apartment developments in a SHROD.

b.

Computation of the bonus. The percentages of all bonus options included in the development project are added together. The total is then applied to the allowed number of dwelling units to determine the additional units allowed. Fractions of additional units earned are not counted.

c.

Maximum bonus. The maximum density increase allowed for a development is 12 percent.

d.

Compliance with the standards. The amenity bonus standards must be met in full to receive the bonus; exceptions are prohibited. In addition, adjustments to the development standards of the base zone or overlay district are prohibited if the project is to receive any density bonus. It is the responsibility of the applicant to document that all of the amenity bonus requirements are met.

e.

Base zone development standards. The additional dwelling units must comply with all applicable development standards.

f.

Covenants. The entire SHROD development shall be included within private deed covenants running with the land to assure the continuance of the SHROD in accordance with approved plans and development. The city attorney must approve the covenant as to form. The covenant must be recorded prior to issuance of building permits for the project.

3.

Amenity bonus options.

a.

Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. Indoor recreational facilities may include gym, spa, racquetball courts, and other indoor recreational facilities. Outdoor recreational facilities may include such facilities as tennis, basketball or volleyball courts, ball field, swimming pool, horseshoe pit, running or walking trail, gazebo with permanent picnic tables and barbecue pit and similar facilities. The density bonus is one percent for each $5,000.00 of the overall project cost spent on outdoor recreational facilities. There is a maximum of a five percent density increase allowed for this bonus option.

b.

Children's play areas. The density bonus for this amenity is two and one-half percent. A qualifying children's play area must comply with all of the following standards:

i.

Size and location. Each child's play area must be at least 1,000 square feet and clearly delineated. Children's play areas must be separated from any other outdoor recreational facilities.

ii.

Play equipment. Each children's play area must include a play structure at least 100 square feet in area, a swing structure with a minimum of four swings, and at least one of the following: a slide, permanent sandbox, permanent wading pool or other children's play equipment commonly found in a public park. Equipment must be constructed of adequate materials to comply with safety standards and to match expected use.

iii.

Fencing. Each child's play area must be fenced along any perimeter that is within 20 feet of a street, alley, property line, driveway, service or parking area. The fence shall be any type of chain link.

c.

Storage areas. The density bonus for this amenity is seven percent. The bonus is allowed if all dwelling units are provided with interior storage, including but not limited to shelve and drawer space in the kitchen, bedroom closets in each bedroom, linen closet in hallway or bathroom and entry closet; and additional storage for large items, including but not limited to areas that are dry and have locks for items such as barbecues, bicycles, storage boxes and sports equipment.

( Ord. No. 14-3 , § 1, 5-27-2014)