(a)

Purpose. The intent of the following regulations is to further the goal of providing additional amenities for residents within multifamily housing structures and complexes. Creating developments that provide amenities to improve the minimum living standards for those residents who reside in multifamily housing is paramount. As such, the following development standards shall apply.

(1)

At least one five-foot-wide sidewalk shall be provided between the primary entrance to any building and existing or planned public sidewalks, mid-block walkways, bike trails and parking areas.

(2)

All residential units shall be provided with a private open space of at least 32 square feet in area. This can be accomplished through construction of a patio space or a balcony for an upper-story unit.

(3)

If more than one building is proposed on a site or multiple adjoining sites are proposed for building development, on-site sidewalk links shall be provided between buildings and amenities on a site. Said sidewalks shall be a minimum of five feet wide and designed to provide convenient pedestrian access. Public sidewalks may satisfy this requirement if deemed appropriate by the Site Plan Review Coordinator.

(4)

All parking, sidewalks, plazas, patios, and any other hard-surfaced site improvement shall comply with the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(5)

Accommodations shall be made for bicycle access and parking.

(6)

If more than 50 units are to be developed on one site or adjoining sites, the site plan shall be reviewed by the Janesville Transit System (JTS) for consideration of creating a transit stop. If deemed necessary by JTS, a transit stop shall be constructed as part of the development or within the adjoining public right-of-way. Any such transit stop shall be connected to the development or site by an appropriate sidewalk. The cost and ongoing maintenance of any such transit stop shall be paid for by the developer and/or property owner.

(7)

Multifamily developments containing more than 50 units either on a single lot or multiple lots shall include site amenities which are commensurate with the scale of the project in land area, number of units and the anticipated market for the project as listed below. The design of any such amenities shall be functional, inviting and compatible with the adjoining structures and uses. Such amenities include:

a.

Porch/balcony swings.

b.

Benches.

c.

Large patio/congregation areas.

d.

Playgrounds.

e.

Tennis/basketball courts.

f.

Clubhouses/party or meeting room.

g.

Site internal walkway systems and/or exercise trails.

h.

Indoor workout/weight training/aerobics space.

i.

Garden plots.

(b)

Enhancement of stormwater detention facilities designed for and maintained as a site amenity.

(Code 1976, § 18.35.060)