1.   For all requirements specific to the R-4 Multi-Family Residence District, other than those listed below, see Residential Districts - Requirements (Section 165.07)

2.   Parking Requirements.

   A.   For parking requirements of multi-family housing complexes, see Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces (Section 165.19).

3.   Outdoor Leisure Space and Recreational Areas. The following requirements apply to all multi-family complexes of greater than 4 dwelling units per building:

   A.   Leisure Space. Each ground-level dwelling unit shall include an outdoor leisure space consisting of a porch, patio or deck. Each above ground dwelling unit shall include an outdoor leisure space consisting of a balcony or deck.

   B.   Recreational Area for Children. Each complex shall include a recreational area for children living in said complex consisting of commercial type playground equipment meeting all applicable safety codes and standards. The minimum size of this area shall be 25 square feet per dwelling unit.

   If the complex has access to a separate public park, within 500 feet, then this may substitute for an on-site facility.

   C.   Recreational Green Space. Each complex shall include an open area of green space, to be used for recreational purposes, by residents of the complex. It shall not constitute less than 10 percent of the land area on which the complex is located. This space shall be safely separated from areas with motor vehicle traffic, including streets, driveways, and parking lots.

   If the complex has access to a separate public park, within 500 feet, then this may substitute for an on-site facility.

4.   Landscaping, Screening and Security. The following requirements apply to all multi-family complexes of greater than 4 dwelling units per building:

   A.   Each complex shall include attractive landscaping with shrubbery, ornamental trees, flower beds, etc.

   B.   Each complex shall be screened to separate it from directly adjacent properties. Said screening may consist of privacy fencing, berms or shrubbery.

   C.   The parking facilities at each complex shall be lighted with security lights with reflectors that prevent direct light from encroaching upon neighboring properties.

   D.   The trash receptacles at each complex shall be screened by fencing and placed in areas so as not to be offensive to tenants of the complex or to neighboring properties.