To set forth the criteria, conditions and requirements necessary to allow for development of unique type lots that otherwise do not qualify for development under existing ordinances in their current location or condition.

(Ord. 759, 6-1-2010)

FLAG LOT: Property that has no less than sixteen feet (16') of frontage on a street and meets the area requirement of the zone.

RESIDENTIAL INFILL: The development of residential dwelling units on vacant property or underutilized land located in various areas of the city. Infill lots shall include flag lots that are not part of an approved and recorded subdivision.

ZERO LOT LINE/ZERO SIDE YARD: A form of housing development in which individual dwelling units are placed on separate, individually owned, platted and recorded lots. They may be attached to one another or directly abutting a separately owned lot.

(Ord. 730, 3-17-2009)

A.

Compatibility with Existing Neighborhood: The proposed use and site plan for a residential infill development shall be compatible with and complementary to the character of the site, existing adjacent properties and surrounding neighborhood.

1.

In determining the compatibility of the proposal for development of an infill lot, the planning commission shall consider: the density of the surrounding neighborhood; proposed number of dwelling units; and setbacks from property lines and existing structures.

2.

In determining the compatibility of the site plan and building plan, the planning commission shall consider: compatibility with surrounding neighborhood; and the relationship of landscaping, screening, architectural style, parking location and height of all structures. It is the goal of Riverdale City in reviewing and approving any request for infill lot development that each development improves and enhances the residential area with a higher quality development than is currently present on properties abutting the proposed infill development.

3.

If the proposal for development of an infill lot includes the demolition of a residential structure, the planning commission shall consider the effect such demolition has on the adjacent property and surrounding neighborhood.

4.

If development of an infill lot is proposed on property that exists at the time of the adoption hereof and it does not meet the minimum lot width or area requirements of the zone, the planning commission may approve the development of the lot as long as the required setbacks of the zone are maintained.

5.

The zero lot line/zero side yard development concept is allowed on infill lots as a conditional use that is reviewed by the planning commission and complies with all aspects of this chapter.

6.

Wider frontage on a flag lot may be required if the fire department review for access deems it is necessary.

7.

This chapter is separate and distinct from chapter 14, "Regulations Applicable To All Zones", of this title and specifically subsection 10-14-4J of this title which pertains to zero side yard development in residential zones.

8.

Infill lot development shall comply with all city adopted regulatory codes.

9.

Each infill lot developer shall enter into a residential development agreement with Riverdale City that lists specific requirements and conditions for each development as outlined by the planning commission, department of community development, fire department, department of public works, city attorney and city administration.

(Ord. 730, 3-17-2009; Ord. 741, 7-21-2009)