The purpose of the multiple residence districts is to provide for a range of different types and densities of multiple residential developments in locations which are suitable and appropriate, taking into consideration existing conditions, future land use needs, and the availability of public services. It is intended that these districts accommodate a variety of dwelling types, including apartments, townhouses or patio homes, duplexes, and condominiums. The multiple residence districts are further delineated in the following categories:

   A.   Medium-High Density Residential Zoning District: R-2 multiple residence zoning with minimum lot size of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and a minimum of three thousand six hundred (3,600) square feet per dwelling unit (maximum 12 dwelling units per acre).

The purpose of this multiple residence zoning district is to provide for small lot development such as single- or two- family dwellings on an individual lot, as well as serving infill needs. The R-2 may serve as a transitional district between single residence and higher density residential development or commercial districts. The intent of this district is to preserve and encourage the development of a variety of attached and detached housing units while maintaining a small scale neighborhood feel.

   B.   High Density Residential Zoning District: R-3 multiple residence zoning with minimum lot size of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and a minimum of two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet per dwelling unit (maximum 18 dwelling units per acre).

The purpose of this multiple residence zoning district is to allow for a variety of building types, including apartments, townhouses and seasonal visitor recreational vehicle developments, which include varied project amenities. The R-3 shall provide a balance of housing opportunities to serve the needs of both the year round residents and the seasonal visitors. The intent of this district is to permit high density urban development with a mixture of uses of a similar intensity.

   C.   Very High Density Residential Zoning District: R-4 multiple residence zoning with minimum lot size of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and a minimum of one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet per dwelling unit (maximum 24 dwelling units per acre).

The purpose of this multiple residence zoning district is to provide for high density attached residential development and destination tourism uses within designated activity centers where adequate public facilities and services are available. It is intended that this district accommodate multi-story residential and tourist developments incorporating unique design and exceptional amenities. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   R-2 Multiple Residence District: Permitted uses in the R-2 multiple residence district shall be only those uses listed as permitted by right or permitted as a conditional use within this zoning district; all other uses are prohibited. Permitted uses are subject to all other applicable standards of this title. No building permit shall be issued for a use not specifically mentioned and for which the town has not issued an approval.

      1.   One single residence detached dwelling unit per lot of record.

      2.   Multiple residential developments (limited to a maximum of 12 dwelling units per acre).

      3.   Temples, mosques, synagogues, or churches, including clergy housing.

      4.   Public utility services, but not including business offices, repair or storage facilities, wastewater treatment plants, booster stations, and generating plants.

      5.   Home based daycare with no more than six (6) children not related to the proprietor with a maximum of ten (10) children total.

      6.   Home occupations as prescribed in chapter 11 of this title.

      7.   Accessory buildings and accessory uses as prescribed in chapter 11 of this title.

   B.   R-3, R-4 Multiple Residence Districts: Permitted uses in the R-3 and R-4 multiple residence districts shall be only those uses listed as permitted by right or permitted as a conditional use within these zoning districts; all other uses are prohibited. Permitted uses are subject to all other applicable standards of this title. No building permit shall be issued for a use not specifically mentioned and for which the town has not issued an approval.

      1.   Multiple residential developments (limited to a maximum of 18 or 24 dwelling units per acre depending upon the specific zoning district).

      2.   Public or private open space preserves, cemeteries.

      3.   Temples, synagogues, or churches, including clergy housing.

      4.   Tennis courts and golf courses including clubhouses located thereon and unlighted driving ranges but not including miniature golf courses.

      5.   Public utility services, but not including business offices, repair or storage facilities, wastewater treatment plants, booster stations, and generating plants.

      6.   Home based daycare with no more than three (3) children not related to the proprietor with a maximum of six (6) children total.

      7.   Assisted living facilities and group care homes for the elderly and handicapped, provided that:

         a.   No such home is located on a lot that is within one thousand two hundred feet (1,200') of another group home for the handicapped and elderly care;

         b.   No such home contains more than six (6) residents;

         c.   Such home is licensed by the state of Arizona department of health services;

         d.   Such home is registered with, and administratively approved by, the town as to compliance with the standards of this title.

      8.   Home occupations as prescribed in chapter 11 of this title.

      9.   Accessory buildings and accessory uses as prescribed in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   R-2 Multiple Residence District: The following uses are permitted in the R-2 multiple residence district only after review and approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with section 10-3-4 of this title. Conditional uses are subject to all other applicable standards of this title and those requirements that may reasonably be imposed by the town council. If a specific use is not listed as either a permitted use or a conditional use, it is prohibited.

      1.   Private schools or charter schools, with a curriculum substantially the same as customarily offered in public schools.

      2.   Bed and breakfast operations provided that the following standards shall apply:

         a.   No more than four (4) bedrooms per residence may be used for the business.

         b.   No more than two (2) adult persons per room.

         c.   One off street, nontandem parking space per bedroom.

   B.   R-3 Multiple Residence District: The following uses are permitted in the R-3 multiple residence districts only after review and approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with section 10-3-4 of this title. Conditional uses are subject to all other applicable standards of this title and those requirements that may reasonably be imposed by the town council. If a specific use is not listed as either a permitted use or a conditional use, it is prohibited.

      1.   Private schools, charter schools, or boarding school with a curriculum substantially the same as customarily offered in public schools.

      2.   Daycare center, with no more than twenty (20) children, including the required outdoor play area.

      3.   Recreational vehicle (RV) parks in accordance with chapter 11 of this title.

      4.   Recreational vehicle (RV) subdivisions in accordance with chapter 11 of this title.

   C.   R-4 Multiple Residence District: The following uses are permitted in the R-4 multiple residence districts only after review and approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with section 10-3-4 of this title. Conditional uses are subject to all other applicable standards of this title and those requirements that may reasonably be imposed by the town council. If a specific use is not listed as either a permitted use or a conditional use, it is prohibited.

      1.   Resorts, but not hotels or motels, provided that the following standards shall apply:

         a.   Each development shall have a minimum area of twenty (20) acres.

         b.   Each development shall provide a restaurant on site.

         c.   The resort shall provide outside recreational amenities, such as, but not limited to, golf, horseback riding, tennis or swimming.

         d.   The resort development may include meeting rooms or a conference center, health club and spa facilities, beauty and retail shops accessible only from within the primary resort building.

      2.   Guest ranch.

      3.   Timeshare developments. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   The following uses are permitted in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 multiple residence districts only after review and approval of a temporary use permit, in accordance with section 10-3-5 of this title. Temporary uses are subject to all other applicable standards of this title and those requirements that may reasonably be imposed by the zoning administrator or board of Adjustment. If a specific use is not listed as a permitted use, a conditional use, or a temporary use, it is prohibited.

      1.   Temporary uses such as revivals, carnivals, circuses, auctions, holidays or seasonal boutiques or tree lots when uses are located on property used for church or school purposes only.

      2.   Temporary construction site trailer. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   Site Design Standards: Multiple residential developments and construction should complement and enhance the built environment of the surrounding residential structures and neighborhood through the creative and imaginative application of architecture, landscape and site design standards and promote a sense of community through linkage with the surrounding neighborhoods.

      1.   All new multiple residential developments (subdivisions) shall be subject to all requirements set forth in the Parker subdivision ordinance.

      2.   Parking areas adjacent to the required front yard shall be screened by a decorative wall or landscape berm, or combination thereof, to a height not to exceed three feet (3') in order to adequately screen the undercarriages of the parked vehicles.

      3.   Trash and refuse collection locations shall be screened with a six foot (6') decorative masonry wall. Trash and refuse areas shall be located such that they are not the visual focal point of a driveway or parking area, or cannot be viewed from a public street.

      4.   All multiple residence developments, having more than six (6) dwelling units, shall provide amenities for the residents' use. Examples of such amenities are swimming pool, clubhouse, health and fitness center, tennis courts, etc. The area utilized by these amenities may be credited as open space.

      5.   Required covered parking shall provide motion sensor/detector light fixtures which are to be placed under the parking shade canopy. The design and materials of the covered parking canopy shall be compatible with the main structure.

      6.   All of the dwelling units within the development should have a strong relationship to one another, to the common open space and to the neighborhood street. A walkway from the street to the front entry is strongly encouraged.

   B.   Open Space Standards:

      1.   Open space shall be required for each development at a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the net acreage for single level developments or equivalent to one hundred percent (100%) of the first floor FAR and fifty percent (50%) of the third floor FAR for attached multilevel developments. Open space does not include parking areas.

      2.   All multiple residential developments, including, but not limited to, apartments, RV parks, RV subdivisions, and condominiums shall be required to provide open space, provide buffering to adjacent developments, provide landscaping, and provide physical connections to adjacent neighborhoods.

   C.   Architectural Requirements:

      1.   Mechanical equipment, electrical meter and service components, propane tanks, coolers, water filters and similar utility equipment shall be installed at ground level or wall mounted and shall be screened from public view and designed to appear as an integral part of the building.

      2.   All buildings shall incorporate three hundred sixty degree (360°) architecture, a variety of massing and building heights, and stepping rooflines. Straight rooflines should be varied by using offsets, differing heights, stepping, or different orientations to produce more variety within a development. Roof material shall not be wood shake shingles.

      3.   All of the exterior elevations of the structures shall provide interest and relief and utilize architectural detailing and overhanging eaves. Open gable roofs, emphasizing the lack of detail, should be avoided. Embellish window treatments on buildings by adding architectural features, which enhance the elevations, e.g., gabled roof features over windows, structural popouts, recesses, headers, tile inlays, different window designs and styles.

      4.   Reflective building materials are prohibited. Mirrored surfaces or any treatment that changes ordinary glass into a mirrored surface are prohibited. Metallic surfaces, including roof materials, shall be chemically treated to be nonreflective. Paint and material colors shall have a light reflective value (LRV) no greater than forty percent (40%). Limited use of contrasting accenting colors in excess of forty percent (40%) LRV for small elements such as entryways and special architectural features of the building may be allowed.

      5.   The building materials of a project shall be durable, require low maintenance, and be of the same or higher quality as surrounding developments. The use of "T1-11 siding" (rough sawn plywood siding with vertical grooves at 4 inches or 8 inches OC) shall be prohibited. All multiple residential buildings shall have a permanent foundation and a garage, carport or covered parking canopy. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   All multiple residential development and construction shall require site plan review, by the planning and zoning commission, prior to the applicant's submittal for building or grading permits. All applications for site plan review shall comply with the submittal requirements outlined in section 10-3-7 of this title. The required fee shall accompany all applications. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   General Provisions: The general provisions in chapter 11 of this title shall apply.

   B.   Parking Regulations: The parking regulations are as provided in chapter 13 of this title.

   C.   Outdoor Lighting: All outdoor lighting shall comply with chapter 14 of this title.

   D.   Signs: All signage shall comply with chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

The chart, which follows, specifies the minimum lot sizes, minimum lot width, maximum building heights, minimum yard setbacks, and maximum lot coverage percentages.

   TABLE 2

   MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

 

 

Notes:

   1.   Lot width on corner lots shall be increased by 10 feet.

   2.   Standards for developments within "Parker Central".

   3.   Standards for developments within "Parker South".

   4.   Or height of building, whichever is the greater.

   5.   Projections into required setbacks are not allowed.

(Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)