Townhouse development is intended to:

   A.   To accommodate various types of unique and innovative housing forms which are usually based upon a concept of reducing the area of individually owned lots, and grouping such lots together to more efficiently utilize the total space within the subdivision by creating common open spaces, scenic and recreational areas, and other spaces which would compensate for the reduction of land area contained within the individually owned lot.

   B.   To allow the grouping of separately owned one-family dwelling units into a group of townhouses in such a manner as to make efficient, economical and aesthetically pleasing use of land so restricted that the same will be continually well maintained in order to preserve the health, welfare, safety and convenience of the surrounding neighborhood and insure a reasonable amount of open space and architectural variety. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

Townhouse developments may be allowed in the NR, NR-H, CMU-S, CMU-H, MFR, RMU, HMU-S and EMU Zoning Districts. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

   A.   Density: Overall density in a particular townhouse project shall not exceed the maximum density allowed within the zoning district for which it is located, except when designed and developed as a planned unit development under provisions set forth in chapters 342 and 349 of this title.

   B.   Lot Area: No townhouse lot shall contain an area of less than one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet and a minimum lot and building width of twenty feet (20'). The remaining lot area that would normally be required in the zoning district, per dwelling unit, shall be incorporated into usable and accessible open space and/or private or common vehicular access or parking area for the townhouse project site.

   C.   Project Site: As used in this chapter, a townhouse project site is the entire parcel of land for which townhouse units are proposed prior to the creation of any townhouse lots.

   D.   Height Of Structure: Maximum height for any townhouse structure shall not be greater than thirty five feet (35').

   E.   Dwelling Unit Access: Each townhouse unit shall have two (2) separate entries from the ground on which the structure is erected.

   F.   Size Of The Project Site: Minimum size of the site to be developed for a group of townhouse units shall be twenty five thousand (25,000) square feet.

   G.   Building Coverage: In no event shall a townhouse, including any accessory buildings cover more than forty five percent (45%) of the individual lot area.

   H.   Street Frontage: Each townhouse project site shall border on a public street, except provided that they face private or common open areas as set forth herein. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

   A.   In all townhouse development, architectural treatment shall be as follows:

      1.   The facades of townhouses in a group shall be varied by changed front yard setbacks and variation in materials or design so that not more than two (2) abutting townhouses will have the same front yard setback and the same or essentially the same architectural treatment of facades and roof lines. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

   A.   Right-Of-Way Setback: No townhouse unit shall be located closer than fifteen feet (15') from any public right-of-way or within fifteen feet (15') of a private drive, access road, or common open parking area, to the front or rear of such dwelling.

   B.   Yard Requirements: Each individual townhouse lot shall have a minimum front yard of fifteen feet (15') and a rear yard of twenty feet (20'). The minimum side yard requirements of the zoning district shall be maintained from side property lines of the townhouse project site.

   C.   Setback Variation: No more than two (2) abutting townhouses or townhouse groupings within the townhouse project site shall have a common front building setback. Variations in the setback of front building faces shall be at least two feet (2'). Height variations shall also be incorporated, if feasible, in townhouse design.

   D.   Distances Between Townhouse Groups: Townhouse groups, as defined in this chapter, shall be separated by at least sixteen feet (16'). (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

   A.   Spaces Required: A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the residents of each townhouse unit.

   B.   Location: Parking shall be located to the rear of each townhouse grouping, provided that one on-street parking space located directly in front of the townhouse unit may be used to fulfill the required per unit space requirement, where additional guest parking of 0.5 space per unit are provided within one hundred fifty feet (150') of each townhouse grouping. Parking spaces shall be located in the rear of the townhouse or in a commonly owned and maintained off-street parking bay or facility located to the side or rear of any townhouse grouping. Such parking facility(ies) shall be easily accessible and a reasonable distance from the townhouse unit it serves (maximum of 150 feet).

      1.   Access drives to parking areas shall be allowed in front and side yards, but shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in width.

   C.   Construction: All permanent off-street parking spaces, access drives, and facilities shall be designed and constructed according to the Lyon County Design Criteria and Improvement Standards and specifications contained in appendix B on file in the County. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

   A.   Open Space Required: A minimum of forty five percent (45%) of the project site shall be maintained as open space.

   B.   Maintenance Of Common Areas: All common areas and facilities including, but not limited to, recreational facilities, off- street parking and common open space shall be maintained in a satisfactory manner without expense to the County. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

Accessory dwelling units are not permitted within the boundary of any townhouse development site. No accessory building shall be erected in any front yard or side yard. Accessory buildings other than commonly owned garage, recreation, or maintenance facility may not exceed two hundred (200) square feet, nor shall any separate accessory building be erected within ten feet (10') of any principal building. An accessory building shall not be located within ten feet (10') of the rear property line of any townhouse unit or occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the rear yard area. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

Each individual townhouse unit shall be connected to and serviced by public water and sewer lines, and serviced by separate gas and electric utility connections. The water and sewer lines shall be independent of any other townhouse unit or structure. Water and sewer service facilities shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Lyon County Design Criteria and Improvement Standards and specifications contained in appendix B on file in the County. Necessary easements shall be indicated and recorded on the final subdivision or parcel map. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

   A.   Building Permit: A final subdivision map shall be recorded with the County Recorder and all Property Taxes, fees, liens and penalties satisfied prior to the issuance of any building permit within a townhouse development.

   B.   Development Standards: All development under this chapter shall conform to the Lyon County Design Criteria and Improvement Standards and specifications, appendix B on file in the County. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)