The purpose of congregate living is to provide housing alternatives for senior citizens, handicapped persons, and others living in a congregate living facility. The standards set forth in this section are intended to ensure that congregate living developments provide a minimum of services and facilities to accommodate the needs of the occupants and to relieve any possible detrimental effects of the development on surrounding properties.

(Ord. No. 2024-01, § 1(Exh. A), 2-20-2024)

This chapter recognizes that congregate living customarily has less impact on surrounding properties than typical multi-family developments providing the same number, or fewer units, and therefore, deserves special consideration.

(Ord. No. 2024-01, § 1(Exh. A), 2-20-2024)

Congregate living facilities may be permitted as conditional uses in the R-2, R-3 and C-1 zoning districts.

(Ord. No. 2024-01, § 1(Exh. A), 2-20-2024)

The Planning Commission may increase the underlying density of the zoning district through the conditional use permit process if warranted based on the size of the living units, number of proposed occupants, lesser impact on surrounding properties, and other relevant factors. Density is limited to the increase in the following chart:

(Ord. No. 2024-01, § 1(Exh. A), 2-20-2024)

The setbacks and height limitations shall be in compliance with the standards of the underlying zoning district.

(Ord. No. 2024-01, § 1(Exh. A), 2-20-2024)

A.

Any principal or accessory use allowed in the zoning district may be provided. These uses shall be primarily for occupants and guests.

B.

Community Space. All complexes shall have a minimum of 15 square feet of community space for social and recreational opportunities per occupant, based on one person per bedroom. Community space may include, but is not limited to:

1.

Game room, meeting rooms, music or craft rooms.

2.

Congregate Dining Facilities. Complexes with or without kitchen facilities in each unit may include congregate dining facilities providing regular daily meals for occupants. Areas used as congregate dining areas may be applied to the minimum community space requirements.

C.

Laundry and Storage. A minimum of ten square feet of general storage area (80 cubic feet) other than regular kitchen, bedroom and linen storage shall be provided within each unit. Complexes, which do not include laundry facilities in the units, shall have adequate laundry facilities accessible to all tenants.

D.

Design Standards. The design of the building and the site and landscaping plans shall be subject to review. Special considerations for this use may include, but are not limited to:

1.

Compatibility in style, colors, materials, and scale with the general character of the neighborhood.

2.

Defining semi-public, semi-private and private spaces.

3.

Minimizing barriers to handicapped or elderly persons.

4.

Security and protection for occupants.

(Ord. No. 2024-01, § 1(Exh. A), 2-20-2024)