Watkinsville City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 11
- SENIOR LIVING
Chapter 11.01. - Intent.
A.
SENIOR LIVING is designed to serve the housing needs of senior residents, individuals 55 years or older.
B.
Pursuant to the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995, at least 80 percent of the occupied units shall be occupied by at least one person who is 55 years or older.
C.
SENIOR LIVING shall be intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older.
D.
SENIOR LIVING shall be located in areas that facilitates pedestrian access to nearby commercial goods and services, and/or amenities or cultural facilities including, but not limited to, parks or libraries.
Chapter 11.02. - Permitted types of senior living.
A.
INDEPENDENT LIVING.
B.
ASSISTED LIVING.
C.
NURSING HOME.
D.
CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.
Chapter 11.03. - Permitted senior living dwellings.
A.
DETACHED RESIDENTIAL.
B.
ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL.
C.
PLANNED GROUP DWELLING.
Chapter 11.04. - Building design standards.
A.
Buildings shall meet the architectural standards of article 6 as well as the standards of the zoning district in which they will be constructed except dwellings shall be limited to a single-story.
B.
Dwellings shall have a minimum square footage of 900 square feet for units with one bedroom and 200 additional square feet for each additional bedroom.
C.
Dwellings shall be limited to a single-story.
D.
All buildings shall incorporate accessibility standards which shall include the following:
1.
Easy access step-free feature at entrances to the dwelling unit.
2.
Easy passage feature requiring 32-inch wide, clear passage doorways throughout the unit.
3.
Easy use feature requiring wheelchair accessible bedroom(s), kitchen, entertainment area, and bathroom(s), via step-free entrance.
Chapter 11.05. - Site design standards.
A.
Maximum density is 6 dwelling units per acre for ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL and 2.2 dwelling units per acre for DETACHED RESIDENTIAL.
B.
A 20-foot grassed or landscaped strip shall be provided between all buildings; and a 10-foot grassed or landscaped strip shall be provided between all buildings and interior driveways/streets.
C.
Sidewalks shall be provided adjacent to both sides of interior streets.
D.
Parking shall be provided in conformance with chapter 8.06.A.4.j.