Vail City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

ARTICLE 6I: RESERVED

[Chapter repealed by Ord. 6(2024) § 2.]

§ 12-6A-1 PURPOSE.

The Hillside Residential District is intended to provide sites for low density single-family residential uses, together with such public facilities as may be appropriately located in the same zone district. The Hillside Residential District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, commensurate with single-family occupancy, and to maintain the desirable low density high quality residential development of such sites by establishing appropriate site development standards.

(Ord. 23(1987) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6A-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted in the HR District:

(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title; and

(B) Single-family residential dwellings.

(Ord. 1(2008) § 2)

§ 12-6A-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses shall be permitted, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:

(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;

(B) Communications antennas and appurtenant equipment;

(D) Funiculars and other similar conveyances;

(E) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;

(F) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(G) Public park and recreation facilities; and

(H) Public utility and public service uses.

(Ord. 12(2008) § 2)

§ 12-6A-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the HR District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;

(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, garages or carports, swimming pools, patios, or recreational facilities customarily incidental to single-family uses; and

(C) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 23(1987) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6A-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

The minimum lot or site area shall be 21,780 square feet of contiguous buildable area. Each site shall have a minimum frontage of 50 feet. Each site shall be of a size and shape capable of enclosing a square 80 feet on each side within its boundaries.

(Ord. 23(1987) § 1)

§ 12-6A-6 SETBACKS.

In the HR District, minimum front setbacks shall be 20 feet, minimum side setbacks shall be 15 feet and minimum rear setbacks shall be 15 feet.

(Ord. 23(1987) § 1)

§ 12-6A-7 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 30 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 33 feet.

(Ord. 23(1987) § 1)

§ 12-6A-8 DENSITY CONTROL.

(A) Dwelling units. Not more than a total of two dwelling units shall be permitted on each site.

(B) Gross residential floor area.

(1) The following gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted on each site:

(a) Not more than 43 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of the first 10,000 square feet of site area; plus

(b) Twenty five square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of site area over 10,000 square feet, not exceeding 22,000 square feet of site area; plus

(c) Seven square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of site area in excess of 22,000 square feet.

(2) On any site containing two dwelling units, one of the units shall not exceed 1,200 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA).

(a) This unit shall not be subdivided or sold separately from the main dwelling unit.

(b) This unit may be integrated into the main dwelling unit or may be integrated within a garage structure serving the main unit, but shall not be a separate freestanding structure.

(Ord. 23(1987) § 1; Ord. 37(1990) § 21; Ord. 14(2004) § 2)

§ 12-6A-9 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 15% of the total site area.

(Ord. 23(1987) § 1; Ord. 41(1990) § 2)

§ 12-6A-10 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 70% of each site shall be landscaped. The minimum width and length of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be ten feet with a minimum area of not less than 300 square feet.

(Ord. 23(1987) § 1)

§ 12-6A-11 PARKING.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this title.

(Ord. 23(1987) § 1)

§ 12-6B-1 PURPOSE.

The Single-Family Residential District is intended to provide sites for low density single-family residential uses, together with such public facilities as may be appropriately located in the same zone district. The Single-Family Residential District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, commensurate with single-family occupancy, and to maintain the desirable residential qualities of such sites by establishing appropriate site development standards.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 2.100; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6B-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted in the SFR District:

(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title; and

(B) Single-family residential dwellings.

(Ord. 1(2008) § 3)

§ 12-6B-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses shall be permitted, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:

(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;

(B) Communications antennas and appurtenant equipment;

(D) Funiculars and other similar conveyances;

(E) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;

(F) Public and private schools;

(G) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(H) Public park and recreation facilities;

(I) Public utility and public service uses; and

(J) Ski lifts and tows.

(Ord. 12(2008) § 3)

§ 12-6B-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the SFR District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;

(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, garages or carports, swimming pools, patios or recreation facilities customarily incidental to single- family uses; and

(C) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 2.400; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6B-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

The minimum lot or site area shall be 12,500 square feet of buildable area. Each site shall have a minimum frontage of 30 feet. Each site shall be of a size and shape capable of enclosing a square area, 80 feet on each side, within its boundaries.

(Ord. 12(1978) § 3)

§ 12-6B-6 SETBACKS.

In the SFR District, the minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 15 feet and the minimum rear setback shall be 15 feet.

(Ord. 50(1978) § 2)

§ 12-6B-7 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 30 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 33 feet.

(Ord. 37(1980) § 2)

§ 12-6B-8 DENSITY CONTROL.

(A) Dwelling units. Not more than one dwelling unit shall be permitted on each site.

(B) Gross residential floor area.

(1) The following gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted on each site:

(a) Not more than 40 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of the first 10,000 square feet of site area; plus

(b) Thirteen square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of site area in excess of 10,000 square feet.

(2) No single-family residential lot except those located entirely in the red hazard avalanche zone or the floodplain shall be so restricted that it cannot be occupied by one single-family dwelling.

(Ord. 12(1978) § 2; Ord. 37(1990) § 3; Ord. 14(2004) § 3)

§ 12-6B-9 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 20% of the total site area.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 2.507; Ord. 19(1976) § 3; Ord. 41(1990) § 3)

§ 12-6B-10 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 60% of each site shall be landscaped. The minimum width and length of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be ten feet, with a minimum area of not less than 300 square feet.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 2.509; Ord. 19(1976) § 3)

§ 12-6B-11 PARKING.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this title.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 2.510)

§ 12-6C-1 PURPOSE.

The Two-Family Residential District is intended to provide sites for low density single-family or two-family residential uses, together with such public facilities as may be appropriately located in the same zone district. The Two-Family Residential District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, commensurate with single-family and two-family occupancy, and to maintain the desirable residential qualities of such sites by establishing appropriate site development standards.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 3.100; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6C-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted in the R District:

(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;

(B) Single-family residential dwellings; and

(Ord. 1(2008) § 4)

§ 12-6C-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the R District, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:

(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;

(B) Communications antennas and appurtenant equipment;

(D) Funiculars and other similar conveyances;

(E) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;

(F) Public and private schools;

(G) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(H) Public park and recreation facilities;

(I) Public utility and public service uses; and

(J) Ski lifts and tows.

(Ord. 12(2008) § 4)

§ 12-6C-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the R District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;

(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, garages or carports, swimming pools, patios or recreation facilities customarily incidental to single-family and two-family residential uses; and

(C) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 3.400; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6C-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

The minimum lot or site area shall be 15,000 square feet of buildable site area. Each site shall have a minimum frontage of 30 feet. Each site shall be of a size and shape capable of enclosing a square area, 80 feet on each side, within its boundaries.

(Ord. 24(1981) § 1)

§ 12-6C-6 SETBACKS.

In the R District, the minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 15 feet and the minimum rear setback shall be 15 feet.

(Ord. 50(1978) § 2)

§ 12-6C-7 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 30 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 33 feet.

(Ord. 37(1980) § 2)

§ 12-6C-8 DENSITY CONTROL.

(A) Dwelling units. Not more than a total of two dwelling units shall be permitted on each site with only one dwelling unit permitted on existing lots less than 14,000 square feet.

(1) Exception. Properties that meet all of the following three conditions shall be permitted a total of two dwelling units on existing lots less than 14,000 square feet.

(a) The property was annexed into the Town of Vail with two existing dwelling units on a lot less than 14,000 square feet.

(b) The property as of April 1, 2016, contained two dwelling units on a lot less than 14,000 square feet.

(c) At no time between the property’s annexation and April 1, 2016, did the property contain less than two dwelling units.

(2) Discontinuance of exception. If at any time any property as described above develops or redevelops with only one dwelling unit, this exception for the allowance of two units shall no longer be valid for such property.

(B) Gross residential floor area.

(1) The following gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted on each site:

(a) Not more than 46 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of the first 10,000 square feet of site area; plus

(b) Thirty eight square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of site area over 10,000 square feet, not exceeding 15,000 square feet of site area; plus

(c) Thirteen square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of site area over 15,000 square feet, not exceeding 30,000 square feet of site area; plus

(d) Six square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of site area in excess of 30,000 square feet.

(C) Employee housing units. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A) and (B) of this section, a Type I employee housing unit shall be permitted on lots of less than 14,000 square feet in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title. Any Type I employee housing unit existing on or before April 18, 2000, shall not be eliminated unless all dwelling units are demolished, in which case the zoning on the property shall apply. However, an existing Type I employee housing unit may be replaced with a Type II employee housing unit on lots of 14,000 square feet or greater.

(Ord. 12(1978) § 1; Ord. 22(1979) § 1; Ord. 22(1981) § 1; Ord. 23(1981) § 1; Ord. 12(1988) § 3; Ord. 37(1990) § 4; Ord. 8(1992) §§ 9, 10; Ord. 6(2000) §4; Ord. 14(2004) § 4; Ord. 4(2016) § 2)

§ 12-6C-9 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 20% of the total site area.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 3.507; Ord. 19(1976) § 4; Ord. 41(1990) § 4)

§ 12-6C-10 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 60% of each site shall be landscaped. The minimum of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be ten feet (width and length) with a minimum area not less than 300 square feet.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 3.509; Ord. 19(1976) § 4)

§ 12-6C-11 PARKING.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this title.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 3.510)

§ 12-6D-1 PURPOSE.

(A) The Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential District is intended to provide sites for single-family residential uses or two-family residential uses in which one unit is a larger primary residence and the second unit is a smaller caretaker apartment, together with such public facilities as may appropriately be located in the same zone district.

(B) The Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, commensurate with single-family and two-family occupancy, and to maintain the desirable residential qualities of such sites by establishing appropriate site development standards.

(Ord. 30(1977) § 2; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6D-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted:

(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;

(B) Single-family residential dwellings; and

(Ord. 1(2008) § 5)

§ 12-6D-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses shall be permitted, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:

(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;

(B) Communications antennas and appurtenant equipment;

(D) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;

(E) Public and private schools;

(F) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(G) Public park and recreation facilities;

(H) Public utility and public service uses; and

(I) Ski lifts and tows.

(Ord. 12(2008) § 5)

§ 12-6D-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses shall be permitted:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accord with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;

(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, garages or carports, swimming pools, patios or recreation facilities customarily incidental to single-family and two-family residential uses; and

(C) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 30(1977) § 2)

§ 12-6D-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

(A) The minimum lot or site area shall be 15,000 square feet of buildable area, and each site shall have a minimum frontage of 30 feet.

(B) Each site shall be of a size and shape capable of enclosing a square area, 80 feet on each side, within its boundaries.

(Ord. 30(1977) § 2; Ord. 12(1978) § 3)

§ 12-6D-6 SETBACKS.

In the Primary/Secondary Residential District, the minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 15 feet and the minimum rear setback shall be 15 feet.

(Ord. 50(1978) § 2)

§ 12-6D-7 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 30 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 33 feet.

(Ord. 37(1980) § 2)

§ 12-6D-8 DENSITY CONTROL.

(A) Dwelling units. Not more than a total of two dwelling units shall be permitted on each site with only one dwelling unit permitted on existing lots less than 14,000 square feet.

(1) Exception. Properties that meet all of the following three conditions shall be permitted a total of two dwelling units on existing lots less than 14,000 square feet.

(a) The property was annexed into the Town of Vail with two existing dwelling units on a lot less than 14,000 square feet.

(b) The property as of April 1, 2016, contained two dwelling units on a lot less than 14,000 square feet.

(c) At no time between the property’s annexation and April 1, 2016, did the property contain less than two dwelling units.

(B) Gross residential floor area.

(1) The following gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted on each site:

(a) Not more than 46 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of the first 10,000 square feet of site area; plus

(b) Thirty eight square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of site area over 10,000 square feet, not exceeding 15,000 square feet of site area; plus

(c) Thirteen square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of site area over 15,000 square feet, not exceeding 30,000 square feet of site area; plus

(d) Six square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) for each 100 square feet of site area in excess of 30,000 square feet.

(2) The secondary unit shall not exceed 40% of the allowable gross residential floor area (GRFA).

(Ord. 30(1977) § 2; Ord. 12(1978) § 2; Ord. 22(1979) § 1; Ord. 35(1980) § 1; Ord. 22(1981) § 1; Ord. 23(1981) § 2; Ord. 23(1986) § 1; Ord. 12(1988) § 4; Ord. 19(1990) § 1; Ord. 37(1990) § 5; Ord. 8(1992) §§ 13, 14; Ord. 6(2000) § 4; Ord. 14(2004) § 5; Ord. 29(2005) § 23; Ord. 4(2016) § 3)

§ 12-6D-9 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 20% of the total site area.

(Ord. 30(1977) § 2; Ord. 41(1990) § 5)

§ 12-6D-10 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 60% of each site shall be landscaped. The minimum of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be ten feet (width and length) with a minimum area not less than 300 square feet.

(Ord. 30(1978) § 2)

§ 12-6D-11 PARKING.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this title.

(Ord. 30(1977) § 2)

§ 12-6E-1 PURPOSE.

The Residential Cluster District is intended to provide sites for single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings at a density not exceeding six dwelling units per acre, together with such public facilities as may appropriately be located in the same zone district. The Residential Cluster District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, commensurate with residential occupancy, and to maintain the desirable residential qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site development standards.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 23.100; Ord. 24(1974) § 3(B); Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6E-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted in the RC District:

(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;

(B) Multiple-family residential dwellings, including attached or row dwellings and condominium dwellings with no more than four units in any new building;

(D) Two-family residential dwellings.

(Ord. 1(2008) § 6; Ord. 2(2012) § 6)

§ 12-6E-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the RC District, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:

(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;

(B) Business offices, as further regulated by § 12-16-7(A)(13) of this title;

(D) Dog kennels;

(E) Funiculars and other similar conveyances;

(F) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;

(G) Private clubs;

(H) Professional offices, as further regulated by § 12-16-7(A)(13) of this title;

(I) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(J) Public or private schools;

(K) Public park and recreation facilities;

(L) Public utility and public service uses;

(M) Religious institutions; and

(N) Ski lifts and tows.

(Ord. 12(2008) § 6; Ord. 2(2016) § 3)

§ 12-6E-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the RC District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accord with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;

(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, attached garages or carports, swimming pools, patios or recreation facilities customarily incidental to single-family, two-family or low density multiple- family residential uses; and

(C) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 23.400; Ord. 24(1974) § 3(B); Ord. 16(1976) § 1(a); Ord. 94-21(1994) § 12; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6E-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

The minimum lot or site area shall be 15,000 square feet, containing no less than 8,000 square feet of buildable area. Each site shall have a minimum frontage of 30 feet. Each site shall be of a size and shape capable of enclosing a square area, 80 feet on each side, within its boundaries.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 23.501; Ord. 24(1974) § 3(B); Ord. 12(1978) § 3)

§ 12-6E-6 SETBACKS.

In the RC District, the minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 15 feet, and the minimum rear setback shall be 15 feet.

(Ord. 59(1978))

§ 12-6E-7 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 30 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 33 feet.

(Ord. 37(1980) § 2)

§ 12-6E-8 DENSITY CONTROL.

(A) Gross residential floor area.

(1) Not more than 36 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted for each 100 square feet of buildable site area. Total density shall not exceed six dwelling units per acre of buildable site area.

(2) A dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached accommodation unit no larger than one-third of the total floor area of the dwelling.

(B) Exemptions. All projects that have received final Design Review Board approval as of December 19, 1978, shall be exempt from the changes in this section as long as the project commences within one year from the date of final approval. If the project is to be developed in stages, each stage shall be commenced within one year after the completion of the previous stage.

(Ord. 50(1978) § 18; Ord. 19(1979) § 5; Ord. 16(1991) § 1; Ord. 31(2001) § 5; Ord. 14(2004) § 6)

§ 12-6E-9 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 25% of the total site area.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 23.507; Ord. 24(1974) § 3(B); Ord. 17(1991) § 3)

§ 12-6E-10 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 60% of each site shall be landscaped.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 23.509; Ord. 24(1974) § 3(B))

§ 12-6E-11 PARKING.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this title. No parking shall be located in any required front setback area, except as may be specifically authorized in accordance with Chapter 17 of this title. At least one parking space per dwelling unit shall be located within the main building or buildings or within an accessory garage whenever the development is reasonable and appropriate for the site and is required by the Design Review Board.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 23.510; Ord. 24(1974) § 3(B))

§ 12-6F-1 PURPOSE.

The Low Density Multiple-Family District is intended to provide sites for single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings at a density not exceeding nine dwelling units per acre, together with such public facilities as may appropriately be located in the same zone district. The Low Density Multiple- Family District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, commensurate with low density occupancy, and to maintain the desirable residential qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site development standards.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 4.100; Ord. 30(1977) § 4; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6F-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted in the LDMF District:

(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;

(B) Multiple-family residential dwellings, including attached or row dwellings and condominium dwellings;

(D) Two-family residential dwellings.

(Ord. 1(2008) § 7; Ord. 2(2012) § 6)

§ 12-6F-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the LDMF District, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:

(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;

(B) Dog kennels;

(D) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;

(E) Private clubs;

(F) Public and private schools;

(G) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(H) Public park and recreation facilities;

(I) Public utility and public service uses;

(J) Religious institutions; and

(K) Ski lifts and tows.

(Ord. 12(2008) § 7; Ord. 2(2016) § 4; Ord. 2(2016) § 5)

§ 12-6F-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the LDMF District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;

(C) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 4.400; Ord. 16(1976) § 1(a); Ord. 21(1994) § 12; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6F-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

(A) The minimum lot or site area shall be 10,000 square feet of buildable area and each site shall have a minimum frontage of 30 feet.

(B) Each site shall be of a size and shape capable of enclosing a square area, 80 feet on each side, within its boundaries.

(Ord. 12(1978) § 3)

§ 12-6F-6 SETBACKS.

In the LDMF District, the minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 20 feet, and the minimum rear setback shall be 20 feet.

(Ord. 50(1978) § 2)

§ 12-6F-7 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 35 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 38 feet.

(Ord. 37(1980) § 2)

§ 12-6F-8 DENSITY CONTROL.

(A) Gross residential floor area.

(1) Not more than 44 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted for each 100 square feet of buildable site area. Total density shall not exceed nine dwelling units per acre of buildable site area.

(2) A dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached accommodation unit no larger than one-third of the total floor area of the dwelling.

(Ord. 50(1978) § 18; Ord. 19(1979) § 5; Ord. 16(1991) § 2; Ord. 31(2001) § 5; Ord. 14(2004) § 7)

§ 12-6F-9 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 35% of the total site area.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 4.507; Ord. 17(1991) § 4)

§ 12-6F-10 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 40% of each site shall be landscaped. The minimum of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be 15 feet with a minimum area not less than 300 square feet.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 4.509; Ord. 19(1976) § 5)

§ 12-6F-11 PARKING.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 4.510)

§ 12-6G-1 PURPOSE.

The Medium Density Multiple-Family District is intended to provide sites for multiple-family dwellings at densities to a maximum of 18 dwelling units per acre, together with such public facilities as may appropriately be located in the same zone district. The Medium Density Multiple-Family District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities commensurate with multiple-family occupancy, and to maintain the desirable residential qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site development standards. Certain nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses, and where permitted, are intended to blend harmoniously with the residential character of the zone district.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 5.100; Ord. 30(1977) § 5; Ord. 37(1980) § 6; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6G-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted in the MDMF District:

(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;

(B) Multiple-family residential dwellings, including attached or row dwellings and condominium dwellings;

(D) Two-family residential dwellings.

(Ord. 1(2008) § 8; Ord. 2(2012) § 6)

§ 12-6G-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the MDMF District, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:

(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;

(B) Communications antennas and appurtenant equipment;

(D) Funiculars and other similar conveyances;

(E) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;

(F) Private clubs and civic, cultural and fraternal organizations;

(G) Public and private schools;

(H) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(I) Public park and recreation facilities;

(J) Public utility and public service uses;

(K) Religious institutions; and

(L) Ski lifts and tows.

(Ord. 12(2008) § 8; Ord. 2(2016) § 5)

§ 12-6G-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the MDMF District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;

(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, attached garages or carports, swimming pools, patios or recreation facilities customarily incidental to permitted residential uses; and

(C) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 5.400; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6G-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

The minimum lot or site area shall be 10,000 square feet of buildable area, and each site shall have a minimum frontage of 30 feet. Each site shall be of a size and shape capable of enclosing a square area, 80 feet on each side, within its boundaries.

(Ord. 12(1978) § 3)

§ 12-6G-6 SETBACKS.

In the MDMF District, the minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 20 feet, and the minimum rear setback shall be 20 feet.

(Ord. 50(1978) § 2)

§ 12-6G-7 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 35 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 38 feet.

(Ord. 37(1980) § 2)

§ 12-6G-8 DENSITY CONTROL.

(A) Gross residential floor area.

(1) Not more than 56 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted for each 100 square feet of buildable site area. Total density shall not exceed 18 dwelling units per acre of buildable site area.

(2) A dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached accommodation unit no larger than one-third of the total floor area of the dwelling.

(Ord. 50(1978) § 18; Ord. 19(1979) § 5; Ord. 16(1991) § 3; Ord. 4(1996) § 1; Ord. 31(2001) § 5; Ord. 14(2004) § 8)

§ 12-6G-9 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 45% of the total site area.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 5.507; Ord. 17(1991) § 5)

§ 12-6G-10 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 30% of the total site area shall be landscaped. The minimum width and length of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be 15 feet with a minimum area not less than 300 square feet.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 5.509; Ord. 19(1976) § 6)

§ 12-6G-11 PARKING.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this title. At least one-half of the required parking shall be located within the main building or buildings and hidden from public view or shall be completely hidden from public view from adjoining properties within a landscaped berm. No parking or loading area shall be located in any required front setback area.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 5.510; Ord. 19(1976) § 6)

§ 12-6H-1 PURPOSE.

The High Density Multiple-Family District is intended to provide sites for multiple-family dwellings at densities to a maximum of 25 dwelling units per acre, together with such public and semipublic facilities and lodges, private recreation facilities and related visitor oriented uses as may appropriately be located in the same zone district. The High Density Multiple-Family District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities commensurate with high density apartment, condominium and lodge uses, and to maintain the desirable residential and resort qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site development standards. Certain nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses, which relate to the nature of Vail as a winter and summer recreation and vacation community and, where permitted, are intended to blend harmoniously with the residential character of the zone district.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 6.100; Ord. 30(1977) § 6; Ord. 37(1980) § 6; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6H-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted in the HDMF District:

(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;

(B) Lodges, including accessory eating, drinking, recreational or retail establishments, located within the principal use and not occupying more than 10% of the total gross residential floor area (GRFA) of the main structure or structures on the site; additional accessory dining areas may be located on an outdoor deck, porch or terrace; and

(Ord. 1(2008) § 9)

§ 12-6H-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the HDMF District, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:

(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;

(B) Communications antennas and appurtenant equipment;

(D) Funiculars and other similar conveyances;

(E) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;

(F) Private clubs and civic, cultural and fraternal organizations;

(G) Private parking structures;

(H) Private unstructured parking;

(I) Public and private schools;

(J) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(K) Public park and recreation facilities;

(L) Public parking structures;

(M) Public transportation terminals;

(N) Public unstructured parking;

(O) Public utility and public service uses;

(P) Religious institutions;

(Q) Ski lifts and tows; and

(R) Timeshare units.

(Ord. 12(2008) § 9; Ord. 2(2016) § 6)

§ 12-6H-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the HDMF District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;

(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, attached garages or carports, swimming pools or recreation facilities customarily incidental to permitted residential and lodge uses; and

(C) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 6.400; Ord. 29(2005) § 23)

§ 12-6H-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

(Ord. 12(1978) § 3)

§ 12-6H-6 SETBACKS.

The minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 20 feet and the minimum rear setback shall be 20 feet.

(Ord. 50(1978) § 2)

§ 12-6H-7 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 45 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 48 feet.

(Ord. 37(1980) § 2)

§ 12-6H-8 DENSITY CONTROL.

(A) (1) Not more than 76 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted for each 100 square feet of buildable site area. Total density shall not exceed 25 dwelling units per acre of buildable site area.

(2) Each accommodation unit shall be counted as one-half of a dwelling unit for purposes of calculating allowable units per acre.

(B) A dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached accommodation unit no larger than one-third of the total floor area of the dwelling.

(Ord. 12(1977) § 2; Ord. 50(1978) § 19; Ord. 31(2001) §§ 3, 5; Ord. 14(2004) § 9)

§ 12-6H-9 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 55% of the total site area.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 6.507; Ord. 17(1991) § 6)

§ 12-6H-10 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 30% of the total site area shall be landscaped. The minimum width and length of any area qualifying as landscaping shall be 15 feet with a minimum area not less than 300 square feet.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 6.509; Ord. 19(1976) § 7)

§ 12-6H-11 PARKING AND LOADING.

Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this title. At least 75% of the required parking shall be located within the main building or buildings and hidden from public view or shall be completely hidden from public view from adjoining properties within a landscaped berm. No parking shall be located in any required front setback area.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 6.510; Ord. 19(1976) § 7)

§ 12-6J-1 PURPOSE.

(A) The Vail Village Townhouse District is intended to provide sites for, and maintain the unique residential character of, existing townhouse properties in the East Gore Creek subarea of the Vail Village Master Plan area. This zone district was specifically developed to only be applied to the properties known at the time of the establishment of this district as the Vail townhouses condominium, Vail row houses, Vail trails chalets, Vail trails east condominiums and the Texas townhomes. The Vail Village Townhouse District is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities commensurate with townhomes, and to maintain the desirable residential and resort qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site development standards. Certain nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses, which relate to the nature of Vail as a winter and summer recreation and year round community and, where permitted, are intended to blend harmoniously with the residential character of the zone district.

(B) This zone district was established to regulate existing townhome properties that were legally nonconforming in the High Density Multiple-Family District. The Vail Village Townhouse District is meant to encourage and provide incentives for redevelopment of existing townhouse properties in accordance with the Vail Village Master Plan. The incentives in this zone district include addressing both townhouse projects and individually platted townhouse lots, reductions in lot area standards, reductions in setbacks, increases in density, increases in gross residential floor area (GRFA) and changes in parking design requirements. More restrictive design considerations have been applied to these properties in accordance with the Vail Village Master Plan to maintain the unique residential character of existing townhouse developments in Vail Village.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted in the VVT District:

(A) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title; and

(B) Multiple-family residential dwellings, including attached and row dwellings and condominium dwellings.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the VVT District, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:

(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;

(B) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12 of this title;

(D) Public utility and public service uses; and

(E) Timeshare units.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the VVT District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title; and

(B) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-5 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

The minimum lot or site area for a townhouse project shall be 10,000 square feet of total site area. Each site shall have a minimum frontage of 20 feet. The minimum lot or site area for individually platted townhouse lots shall be 2,000 square feet of total site area, each site shall have a minimum frontage of 20 feet.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-6 SETBACKS.

The minimum setback shall be 20 feet from the front and rear property lines. The minimum setback shall be 20 feet from the side property lines, except the setback shall be zero feet from the side property lines between attached dwelling units.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-7 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 35 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 38 feet.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-8 DENSITY CONTROL.

The existing number of legally established units on a development site or 25 dwelling units per acre of total site area, whichever is greater, shall be allowed. A dwelling unit may include one attached accommodation unit no larger than one-third of the total floor area of the dwelling.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-9 GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA.

An unlimited amount of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted on each site.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-10 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 55% of the total site area.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-11 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 30% of the total site area shall be landscaped.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-12 PARKING AND LOADING.

Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this title. Required parking legally established within the street right-of- way may be continued subject to a revocable right-of- way permit issued by the Town of Vail.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6J-13 COMPLIANCE BURDEN.

It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence before the Design Review Board and/or Administrator that the proposed new construction, addition or minor exterior alteration is in compliance with the applicable elements of the Vail Village Master Plan, Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village design considerations.

(Ord. 2(2012) § 4)

§ 12-6K-1 PURPOSE.

The West Vail Multi-Family (WVMF) overlay district is intended to provide employee housing in new or redeveloped multi-family dwellings in areas well-connected to transit. It is also intended to provide limited waivers of certain development standards to accommodate redevelopment with employee housing.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-2 APPLICABILITY.

(A) The WVMF overlay district only applies to property located within the project boundary of the West Vail Master Plan.

(B) As an overlay district, the WVMF overlay district shall supplement, but not replace, the underlying zone district. In the case of a conflict between the underlying zone district regulations and this Article, this Article shall control. Where this Article is silent, the underlying zone district regulations and any other applicable requirements of this Code shall apply.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-3 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted:

(A) Employee housing, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this Title; and

(B) Multi-family residential dwellings, including without limitation attached dwellings and row dwellings.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-4 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional use is permitted, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 16 of this Title: bed and breakfasts as further regulated by § 12-14-18.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-5 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses are permitted:

(A) Home occupations, subject to the issuance of a home occupation permit pursuant to § 12-14-12;

(B) Home child daycare facilities, as further regulated by § 12-14-12;

(C) Private greenhouses, playhouses, attached garages and carports, swimming pools, patios, and recreation facilities customarily incidental to multi-family residential uses; and

(D) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-6 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.

(A) The minimum lot size shall be as required by the underlying zone district.

(B) Each lot shall have a minimum frontage of thirty (30) feet.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-7 SETBACKS.

The minimum front setback shall be twenty (20) feet, the minimum side setback shall be fifteen (15) feet, and the minimum rear setback shall be fifteen (15) feet.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-8 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet, and for a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed thirty-eight (38) feet.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-9 DENSITY CONTROL.

(A) Gross residential floor area shall not exceed forty-six (46) square feet per each one hundred (100) square feet of lot area except as provided in § 12-6K-14.

(B) The maximum density shall be eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre and the minimum density shall be nine (9) dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-10 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total site area except as provided in § 12-6K-14.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-11 LANDSCAPING.

At least forty percent (40%) of the site shall be landscaped except as provided in § 12-6K-14.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-12 EMPLOYEE HOUSING.

(A) Forty percent (40%) of all newly constructed gross residential floor area shall be employee housing in compliance with Chapter 24 of this Title.

(B) All employee housing shall be provided on site, except that developments that require a total of less than four hundred thirty-eight (438) square feet of employee housing may provide the required employee housing in accordance with § 12-24-6.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-13 PARKING.

Off-street parking shall comply with Chapter 10 of this Title except as provided in § 12-6K-14.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6K-14 EMPLOYEE HOUSING INCENTIVES.

The following incentives shall be available for developments with affordable housing:

(A) Gross Floor Area. Developments with at least one (1) employee housing unit on-site shall be allowed a gross residential floor area of up to sixty (60) square feet per each one hundred (100) square feet of lot area.

(B) Site Coverage. Developments with at least two (2) employee housing units on-site shall be allowed a five percent (5%) increase in the percentage of site coverage permitted.

(1) A five percent (5%) reduction in the percentage of landscaping required; and

(2) A minimum of one (1) parking space per employee housing dwelling unit.

(D) Density. Developments with at least four (4) employee housing units on-site shall have no maximum density.

(Ord. 19(2023) § 1)

§ 12-6L-1 PURPOSE.

The Community Housing-1 (CH-1) District is intended to provide adequate sites for employee housing which, because of the nature and characteristics of employee housing, cannot be adequately regulated by the development standards prescribed for other residential zone districts. This zone district allows flexibility to provide for the critical need for housing to serve local citizens and businesses, and to provide for the public welfare. The CH-1 District is intended to ensure that employee housing is appropriately located and designed to meet the needs of residents of the Town, to harmonize with surrounding uses, and to ensure adequate light, air, open spaces and other amenities appropriate to the allowed types of uses.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted in the CH-1 District:

(A) Bicycle and pedestrian paths;

(B) Wireless communications facilities;

(D) Passive outdoor recreation areas and open space;

(E) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(F) Public parks and recreational facilities; and

(G) Public utilities installations including transmission lines and appurtenant equipment.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses are permitted in the CH-1 District, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit: public and private schools.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses are permitted in the CH-1 District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation;

(B) Childcare facilities;

(C) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, attached garages or carports, swimming pools or recreation facilities customarily incidental to permitted residential uses;

(D) Dwelling units other than employee housing units, if:

(1) Such dwelling units are created solely for the purpose of subsidizing employee housing on the property;

(2) Such dwelling units are not the primary use of the property;

(3) The GRFA for such dwelling units does not exceed 30% of the total GRFA constructed on the property;

(4) Such dwelling units are only created in conjunction with employee housing; and

(5) Such dwelling units are compatible with the proposed uses and buildings on the site and are compatible with buildings and uses on adjacent properties.

(E) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-5 SETBACKS.

The minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 15 feet, and the minimum rear setback shall be 15 feet.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-6 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 55% of the total site area. If at least 75% of the required parking spaces are enclosed, site coverage may be increased to 65%.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-7 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 25% of the total site area shall be landscaped.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-8 LOT AREA.

The minimum lot area shall be 10,000 square feet.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-9 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 35 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 43 feet.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-10 DENSITY.

There is no limitation on the number of dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-11 GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA.

There is no limitation on the amount of gross residential floor area.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-12 PARKING.

Parking shall be provided at a rate of 1.05 parking spaces per dwelling unit. Applications shall include: number and layout of parking spaces being provided onsite; details of any offsite parking being provided; details of bicycle parking provided onsite; and provisions for guest parking and assigned parking spaces.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6L-13 MOBILITY.

(A) General. Developments providing less than the prescribed number of parking spaces shall require a Mobility Management Plan approved by the Planning and Environmental Commission.

(B) Mobility Management Plan. The Mobility Management Plan shall include:

(1) Layout of proposed covered and uncovered parking including applicable dimensions, provisions for stacked parking and compact spaces, if proposed;

(2) Information on how proposed parking spaces will be allocated to units and if this allocation is on the form of a deed restriction;

(3) A professionally produced parking study, unless a determination is made by the Administrator that such study is unnecessary due to the scale and character of the proposal;

(4) Existence of any bike or vehicle share/shuttle program;

(5) Covered/protected/secured bike parking/storage;

(6) Provisions for guest parking and management;

(7) Provisions for seasonal variations; and

(8) Provisions for off-site vehicle storage, which may be located at any distance from the site.

(1) Provide adequate off-street parking for the quantity of proposed beds in relation to the proximity of the development to core services and public transit, based on:

(a) Hierarchy of bus routes (regional vs. local);

(b) Proximity to job centers; and

(2) Provide adequate off-street parking in consideration of other provided mobility options including vehicle share/shuttle programs.

(D) Performance standards. After implementation of a Mobility Management Plan, the following performance standards shall be maintained:

(1) Personal vehicles shall not be parked in areas designated for fire service or in a dedicated emergency access easement.

(2) Personal vehicles shall not be parked on adjacent properties unless permission has been obtained in writing and provided to and approved by the Town.

(3) Personal vehicles shall not be parked in the public right-of- way.

(4) Personal vehicles shall not be parked in areas other than designated spaces as shown on the approved site plan.

(5) At no time shall parking extend into required drive aisles.

(6) Goods, trailers, campers, or unlicensed vehicles shall not be stored in designated parking areas.

(7) Bike parking shall be maintained at all times in a clean, safe and functional condition.

(E) Reporting. For the first two years following the implementation of a Mobility Management Plan, a report shall be submitted to the Community Development Department, within 30 days of the date of the anniversary of the first-issued certificate of occupancy for the development, including the following information:

(1) Number of occupied units and number of residents per unit;

(2) Usage of mobility services;

(3) Results of surveys of residents concerning parking;

(4) Reports of any code enforcement/fire/parking complaints; and

(5) A parking utilization study during summer and winter.

(F) Amendments. Amendments to an approved Mobility Management Plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting for approval at a public hearing in accordance with § 12-3-6 .

(Ord. 6(2024) § 3)

§ 12-6M-1 PURPOSE.

The CH-2 District is intended to provide adequate sites for employee housing which, because of the nature and characteristics of employee housing, cannot be adequately regulated by the development standards prescribed for other residential zone districts. The CH-2 District provides flexibility to provide for the critical need for housing to serve local citizens and businesses, and to provide for the public welfare. The CH-2 District is intended to ensure that employee housing is appropriately located and designed to meet the needs of Town residents, to harmonize with surrounding uses, and to ensure adequate light, air, open spaces and other amenities appropriate to the allowed types of uses. The CH-2 District is intended to apply to properties located in areas developed with low- to medium-density residential uses.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted in the CH-2 District:

(A) Bicycle and pedestrian paths;

(B) Wireless communication facilities;

(D) Passive outdoor recreation areas, and open space;

(E) Public buildings, grounds, and facilities;

(F) Public parks and recreational facilities; and

(G) Public utilities installations including transmission lines and appurtenant equipment.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses are permitted in the CH-2 District, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit:

(A) Public and private schools; and

(B) Commercial uses which are secondary and incidental to the use of employee housing and specifically serving the needs of the residents of the development, and developed in conjunction with employee housing, in which case the following uses may be allowed subject to a conditional use permit:

(1) Automated teller machines;

(2) Banks and financial institutions;

(3) Business offices and professional offices;

(4) Eating and drinking establishments;

(5) Funiculars and other similar conveyances;

(6) Health clubs;

(7) Personal services, including without limitation laundromats, beauty and barber shops, tailor shops and similar services; and

(8) Retail stores and establishments.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses are permitted in the CH-2 District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit;

(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, attached garages or carports, swimming pools or recreation facilities customarily incidental to permitted residential uses;

(D) Dwelling units other than employee housing units if such dwelling units:

(1) Are created solely for the purpose of subsidizing employee housing on the property;

(2) Are not the primary use of the property;

(3) Do not exceed 30% of the total GRFA constructed on the property; and

(4) Are compatible with the proposed uses and buildings on the site and are compatible with buildings and uses on adjacent properties.

(E) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-5 SETBACKS.

The minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 15 feet, and the minimum rear setback shall be 15 feet.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-6 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 55% of the total site area. If at least 75% of the required parking spaces are underground or enclosed, site coverage may be increased to 65%.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-7 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 25% of the total site area shall be landscaped.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-8 LOT AREA.

The minimum lot area shall be 10,000 square feet.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-9 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 45 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 53 feet.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-10 DENSITY.

There is no limitation on the number of dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-11 GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA.

There is no limitation on the amount of gross residential floor area.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-12 PARKING.

Parking shall be provided at a rate of 1.05 parking spaces per dwelling unit or employee housing unit, which represents all parking, including visitor parking. Applications shall include the number and layout of onsite parking spaces; details of any offsite parking being provided; onsite bicycle parking; provisions for guest parking; and assigned parking spaces.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-13 MOBILITY.

(A) General. Developments providing less than the prescribed number of parking spaces shall require a Mobility Management Plan approved by the Planning and Environmental Commission.

(B) Mobility Management Plan. The Mobility Management Plan shall include:

(1) Layout of proposed covered and uncovered parking including applicable dimensions, provisions for stacked parking and compact spaces, if proposed;

(2) Information on how proposed parking spaces will be allocated to units and if this allocation is on the form of a deed restriction;

(3) A professionally produced parking study, unless a determination is made by the Administrator that such study is unnecessary due to the scale and character of the proposal;

(4) Existence of any bike or vehicle share/shuttle program;

(5) Covered/protected/secured bike parking/storage;

(6) Provisions for guest parking and management;

(7) Provisions for seasonal variations; and

(8) Provisions for off-site vehicle storage, which may be located at any distance from the site.

(1) Provide adequate off-street parking for the quantity of proposed beds in relation to the proximity of the development to core services and public transit, based on:

(a) Hierarchy of bus routes (regional vs. local);

(b) Proximity to job centers; and

(2) Provide adequate off-street parking in consideration of other provided mobility options including vehicle share/shuttle programs.

(D) Performance standards. After implementation of a Mobility Management Plan, the following performance standards shall be maintained:

(1) Personal vehicles shall not be parked in areas designated for fire service or in a dedicated emergency access easement.

(2) Personal vehicles shall not be parked on adjacent properties unless permission has been obtained in writing and provided to and approved by the Town.

(3) Personal vehicles shall not be parked in the public right-of-way.

(4) Personal vehicles shall not be parked in areas other than designated spaces as shown on the approved development plan.

(5) At no time shall parking extend into required drive aisles.

(6) Goods, trailers, campers, or unlicensed vehicles shall not be stored in designated parking areas.

(7) Bike parking shall be maintained at all times in a clean, safe and functional condition.

(1) Number of occupied units and number of residents per unit;

(2) Usage of mobility services;

(3) Results of survey of residents concerning parking;

(4) Reports of any code enforcement complaints; and

(5) A parking utilization study during summer and winter.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6M-14 LOCATION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY.

(A) Limitation. All conditional uses shall be operated and conducted entirely within a building, except for permitted loading areas and such activities as specifically authorized to be unenclosed by a conditional use permit, and the outdoor display of goods.

(B) Outdoor display areas. The area to be used for outdoor display shall be located directly in front of the establishment displaying the goods and entirely upon the establishment's own property. Sidewalks, building entrances and exits, driveways and streets shall not be obstructed by outdoor display.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 4)

§ 12-6N-1 PURPOSE.

The CH-3 District is intended to provide adequate sites for employee housing which, because of the nature and characteristics of employee housing, cannot be adequately regulated by the development standards prescribed for other residential zone districts. The CH-3 District provides flexibility to provide for the critical need for housing to serve local citizens and businesses, and to provide for the public welfare. The CH-3 District is intended to ensure that employee housing is appropriately located and designed to meet the needs of Town residents, to harmonize with surrounding uses, and to ensure adequate light, air, open spaces and other amenities appropriate to the allowed types of uses. The CH-3 District is intended to apply to properties located in high-density residential or mixed- use areas.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-2 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted in the CH-3 District:

(A) Bicycle and pedestrian paths;

(B) Wireless communication facilities;

(D) Passive outdoor recreation areas, and open space;

(E) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;

(F) Public parks and recreational facilities; and

(G) Public utilities installations including transmission lines and appurtenant equipment.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-3 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following conditional uses are permitted in the CH-3 District, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit:

(A) Public and private schools; and

(1) Automated teller machines;

(2) Banks and financial institutions;

(3) Business offices and professional offices;

(4) Eating and drinking establishments;

(5) Funiculars and other similar conveyances;

(6) Health clubs;

(7) Personal services, including without limitation laundromats, beauty and barber shops, tailor shops and similar services; and

(8) Retail stores and establishments.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-4 ACCESSORY USES.

The following accessory uses are permitted in the CH-3 District:

(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit;

(B) Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, attached garages or carports, swimming pools or recreation facilities customarily incidental to permitted residential uses;

(D) Dwelling units other than employee housing units, if such dwelling units:

(1) Are created solely for the purpose of subsidizing employee housing on the property;

(2) Are not the primary use of the property;

(3) Do not exceed 30% of the total GRFA constructed on the property; and

(4) Are compatible with the proposed uses and buildings on the site and are compatible with buildings and uses on adjacent properties; and

(E) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-5 SETBACKS.

The minimum front setback shall be 20 feet, the minimum side setback shall be 15 feet, and the minimum rear setback shall be 15 feet.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-6 SITE COVERAGE.

Site coverage shall not exceed 55% of the total site area. If at least 75% of the required parking spaces are underground or enclosed, site coverage may be increased to 65%.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-7 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

At least 25% of the total site area shall be landscaped.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-8 LOT AREA.

The minimum lot area shall be 10,000 square feet.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-9 HEIGHT.

For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 70 feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 82.5 feet.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-10 DENSITY.

There is no limitation on the number of dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-11 GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA.

There is no limitation on the amount of gross residential floor area.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-12 PARKING.

Parking shall be provided at a rate of 1.05 parking spaces per dwelling unit or employee housing unit, which represents all parking, including visitor parking. Applications shall include number and layout of onsite parking spaces; details of any offsite parking being provided; onsite bicycle parking; provisions for guest parking; and assigned parking spaces.

(Ord. 6(2024) § 5)

§ 12-6N-13 MOBILITY.