(1) permit within residential neighborhoods the development of townhouses which will be on separately platted lots;

(2) permit within low-, medium-, and high-density residential neighborhoods the development of townhouse structures built to standards designed to include amenities usually associated with conventional single-family detached housing, and to ensure their compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood; and

(3) promote affordable housing, efficient use of land and energy, and a variety of housing types in a variety of locations to provide a wide range of individual homeowner options. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).

(1) In the R1 District, townhouse developments involving the creation of four (4) or fewer townhouse lots must be approved pursuant to the regulations and procedures established in Chapter 13.80 PCC, Subdividing and Platting, if a short plat is not proper, or Chapter 13.90 PCC, Short Subdivisions, the standards of this Chapter, and when applicable, Site Plan Review. Dwelling units will be divided in such a manner as to have a common wall located on a common lot line. This division must be made before the issuance of a building permit.

(2) In the R1 District, townhouse developments involving the creation of five (5) or more townhouse lots must be approved pursuant to the regulations and procedures established in Chapter 13.80 PCC, Subdividing and Platting, the standards of this Chapter, and, when applicable, Site Plan Review. Dwelling units will be divided in such a manner as to have a common wall on a common lot line. This division must be made before the issuance of a building permit.

(3) In the R2, R3 and R4 Multi-Family Residential Districts and Commercial Districts, townhouse developments will be subject to the following standards:

(4) The subdivision or short subdivision of a site containing previously constructed townhouse dwellings will be allowed if the standards of this Chapter are met. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).

(1) Number of Units Per Structure.

(2) Density. The overall density of a townhouse development will not exceed the number of dwelling units per acre permitted in the underlying zoning district. If two (2) or more zoning districts are involved, the number of dwelling units is limited to the total number calculated for each district.

(3) Minimum Building Widths. Each individual townhouse dwelling unit will have a minimum width as follows:

(a) R1 District: 24 feet for one-story buildings and 20 feet for two-story buildings;

(b) R2 District: 22 feet for one-story buildings and 18 feet for two-story buildings;

(c) R3 District: 18 feet for one-story buildings and 16 feet for two-story buildings;

(4) Minimum Required Yards. Yard requirements for front and rear yards and for side yards of end dwelling units of townhouse structures will be the same as the underlying district, except that end side yards which adjoin property zoned R1 will not be less than 10 feet for projects with three (3) or more townhouse dwelling units and five (5) feet for two (2) units.

(5) Maximum Building Coverage. The building coverage requirements for townhouse developments will be the same as the underlying zoning district, except that building coverage on individual platted townhouse lots may exceed such requirements; provided, that the aggregate coverage of the individual structures in the townhouse development will be the same as the underlying zoning district.

(6) Maximum Height of Buildings. The maximum height of buildings in townhouse developments will be the same as the underlying zoning district. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).

(1) a minimum of 200 square feet of private, usable yard space including decks and patios will be provided for each townhouse dwelling unit;

(2) an enclosed or suitably screened refuse storage and collection area must be provided in an appropriate location;

(3) there will be an appropriate instrument for the support, upkeep, and maintenance of any common land, area, or facilities. Each townhouse development will have recorded with the county auditor a perpetually binding common party wall agreement as a covenant to each deed establishing the rights and obligations of each owner:

(4) provision will be made for emergency ingress and egress, and for access of fire, ambulance, and services; and

(5) common wall construction must comply with ASTM E119, UL 263, or the International Building Code as now existing or amended. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).

(1) There should be an efficient and harmonious grouping of structures and space which encourages the individuality of separate townhouse dwelling units within a unifying design concept. The spacing between structures within the project should be compatible with spacing between structures in the surrounding neighborhood;

(2) Due consideration should be given to the impact of the townhouse development on the neighborhood or district in which the property is located. Development should be designed to minimize view obstruction;

(3) The design of the townhouse structures and overall site plan should be compatible with the physical characteristics of the site, with buildings adjacent to the site, and with the character of the neighborhood or district. Design compatibility of buildings includes harmonious building style, form, size, color, materials, and relationship to site topography. A compatible design plan is one which preserves the existing neighborhood character, facilitates efficient and convenient circulation, is functionally related to the natural topography, utilizes natural characteristics of the site, and is an asset to the community;

(4) Landscaping and buffering should be designed to present a pleasing appearance from both on and off the site; and

(5) The natural vegetation and topography should be preserved where such natural features contribute to the attractiveness of the project and compatibility with the neighborhood or district. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).

(1) Chapter 17.25 PCC, Assurances.

(2) Chapter 17.35 PCC, Exceptions and Special Provisions Pertaining to Uses, Development Regulations, and Performance Standards.

(3) Chapter 17.40 PCC, Off-street Parking and Loading.

(4) Chapter 17.45 PCC, Landscaping and Screening.

(5) Chapter 17.50 PCC, Sign Regulations.

(6) Chapter 17.75 PCC, Residential Districts.

(7) Chapter 17.135 PCC, Site Plan Review. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).