Watford City City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVIIIC
R-C CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT2
Editor's note— Ord. No. 330, adopted Nov. 4, 2013, enacted provisions designated as Ch. XV, Art. XVIII(A). Inasmuch as Art. XVIII(A) and (B) already exists, said provisions have been redesignated as Art. XVIII(C), at the request of the city.
SECTION 1. - INTENT:
The "R-C" Condominium Residential District is intended for the purpose of allowing condominium/high-density multi-family dwellings that are intended for ownership by the inhabitants. The North Dakota Century Code Chapter 47-04.1, Condominium Ownership of Real Property, defines the requirements for the mapping of common-wall properties. That code is incorporated by reference.
(Ord. No. 330, § 1, 11-4-2013)
SECTION 2. - PERMITTED USES:
1.
Dwelling, Condominium.
2.
Clubhouse (private).
3.
Golf course (private).
4.
Park or Garden (private or public).
5.
Playground or athletic field (private or public).
6.
Swimming pool (private).
7.
Garage (private).
8.
Accessory building (limited to maintenance buildings and garages - not RV garages).
9.
In-Home Daycare: Self-Declared or Family License.
10.
Dwelling, Multi-Family.
11.
Dwelling, Single Family.
12.
Dwelling, Townhouse.
13.
Dwelling, Two-Family.
14.
Group Dwelling.
15.
Places of Worship.
(Ord. No. 330, § 2, 11-4-2013; Ord. No. 520, 1-7-2019; Ord. No. 521, 1-7-2019)
SECTION 3. - CONDITIONAL USES:
1.
Home occupations.
2.
Daycare Facility: Group or Center License.
(Ord. No. 330, § 3, 11-4-2013; Ord. No. 520, 1-7-2019; Ord. No. 521, 1-7-2019)
SECTION 4. - HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
a)
No building shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height, except as provided in the additional height, area, and use regulations of this ordinance.
(Ord. No. 330, § 4, 11-4-2013)
SECTION 5. - YARD REGULATIONS:
1.
Front Yard:
a)
There shall be zero (0) lot line allowance.
b)
Where a lot or lots have double frontage, the front yard will be defined as the side of the building where the main or front entrance is located.
2.
Side Yard:
a)
No side yard is required for any building in District "C-B" except as follows:
1.
Where such side yard is adjacent to a dwelling district zone in which case there shall be required five (5) feet of side yard on the side of the lot which abuts the residential district zone;
2.
Where a side yard is required for fire regulations; or
3.
A single-family home which shall have the same side yard regulations as set out in Section 6 of Article X, R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District as stated in this ordinance.
3.
Rear Yard:
a)
No rear yard is required for any building in District "C-B" with the exceptions that where such rear yard is adjacent to an area zoned for residential use, there shall be required fifteen (15) feet of rear yard and a single family home shall have the same year yard regulations as set out in Section 6 of Article X, R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District as stated in this ordinance.
4.
Common Areas:
a)
Each property owner within the condominium development will hold common areas as a percent interest, per North Dakota Century Code Chapter 47-04.1.
b)
Common areas will be maintained through an established administrative body (see NDCC Chapter 47-04.1).
c)
Trash shall be collected at a common, centralized location. Containers/roll-offs shall be screened by a trash enclosure.
d)
All common areas will be landscaped prior to occupancy, or within six (6) months if occupancy permits are issued during the fall or winter.
(Ord. No. 330, § 5, 11-4-2013)
SECTION 6. - PARKING REGULATIONS: (ALSO SEE ARTICLE XX)
All units shall be provided one (1) parking space per bedroom. At least fifty (50) percent of these provided spaces shall be covered.
(Ord. No. 330, § 6, 11-4-2013)
SECTION 7. - SIGN REGULATIONS: (SEE ARTICLE XXI)
(Ord. No. 330, § 7, 11-4-2013)
SECTION 8. - ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS:
a)
Condominium communities will be governed by a home owners association that is registered with the State of North Dakota and with a charter that is approved by the City of Watford City.
(Ord. No. 330, § 8, 11-4-2013)