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Woodland Park City Zoning Code

§ 22-23.7 Senior Citizen Residential District

Supplemental Regulations.

a. 
Purpose.
For the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the community, it is the intention of this section to provide for decent, safe and sanitary housing for the elderly, a specialized housing need.
b. 
Permitted Occupancy.
1. 
Occupancy by Others. No dwelling unit within the Senior Citizen Housing District may be occupied by a person who is not a senior citizen, except:
(a) 
The spouse of a senior citizen; or
(b) 
For all Senior Citizen Residential District projects, the age restriction requirement shall be fifty-five (55) years of age, and may also be occupied by the spouse of such person, or one (1) person under fifty-five (55) years of age but over nineteen (19) years of age, may reside in such dwelling unit if the presence of such person is essential for the care of the person over fifty-five (55) years of age.
c. 
General Requirements.
1. 
Distance Between Buildings. There shall be a minimum distance between dwelling structures of fifty (50) feet.
2. 
The structure shall be designed to blend with the physical characteristics of the site and to be compatible with adjacent residential uses in the community.
3. 
Dwelling Unit Requirement.
(a) 
Each dwelling unit shall contain as a minimum a separate living room, a separate bedroom, a separate kitchen and a separate dining room or dining space.
(b) 
Minimum floor area: four hundred fifty (450) square feet plus one hundred fifty (150) square feet for each habitable room other than a living room, dining room or kitchen, exclusive of attic, basement and cellar floors.
(c) 
No room within the dwelling unit intended for human habitation shall be located in a cellar or attic.
(d) 
Each dwelling unit shall have at least one (1) window in each exposure.
(e) 
Floors and ceilings and partitions between dwelling units shall be constructed so as to have a minimum airborne sound transmission loss classification of fifty (50) decibels. The Planning Board shall ascertain that reasonable measures are taken in floor and ceiling construction to avoid disturbing levels of impact sound.
(f) 
Special design features shall be provided to accommodate the special problems of the elderly, such as non-skid floors and grab bars. The Planning Board shall ascertain that reasonable design features specialized for the elderly are incorporated.
4. 
Accessory Buildings.
(a) 
Accessory buildings shall meet the street and property line setbacks of the principal building. Active recreational facilities shall be at least fifty (50) feet from a property line.
(b) 
Maximum height of an accessory building shall be sixteen (16) feet.
(c) 
Architectural design and materials used in the construction of accessory buildings shall conform to those used in the construction of principal buildings.
5. 
Parking and Circulation.
(a) 
All off-street parking areas and internal roadways shall be paved, bounded by permanent curbing and constructed in accordance with Borough specifications.
(b) 
Parking areas and internal roadways (unless inside of building structure or leading to an enclosed garage) shall be located at least fifteen (15) feet from principal buildings, and at least fifty (50) feet from a street or adjacent property line.
(c) 
Internal roadways shall be at least thirty (30) feet in width for two-way traffic and sixteen (16) feet in width for one-way traffic and shall not enter a street within fifty (50) feet of an intersection. Parking in internal roadways shall be prohibited.
(d) 
Garages may be built into the structure or separately constructed as hereinafter provided. Each garage space shall be at least ten (10) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in depth.
6. 
Landscaping and Open Space.
(a) 
Common open space. Exclusive of internal roadways and parking areas, there shall be provided a minimum of fifty (50%) percent of the entire tract for common open space as herein defined. Common open space is defined as an open space area or areas within or related to a site designated as a development and designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development. "Common open space" may contain such complementary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the common use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development. Said common open space shall be attractively landscaped with grass lawns, trees and shrubs. Provision shall be made for the preservation of existing trees and natural features.
(b) 
Sidewalks. Hard-surface sidewalks at least four (4) feet in width shall be provided in such locations as will insure convenient pedestrian traffic as required by the Planning Board. Ramps must be provided where necessary for wheelchairs, etc.
(c) 
Screening. A screen of at least 15 feet in width and fencing shall be provided to shield parking areas and other common facilities from view of adjoining residential property.
(d) 
Lighting. Adequate artificial lighting shall be provided in parking areas and along sidewalks, walkways and internal roadways. The source of lighting shall be directed downward, away from buildings and adjoining streets and property lines. Lighting fixtures shall be so arranged that the direct source of light is not visible from any adjacent resident area.
7. 
Utilities.
(a) 
The developer shall furnish, as a condition precedent to action by the Planning Board, acceptable water supply and sanitary sewer facilities based upon written agreements and written approval of appropriate Borough and state authorities.
(b) 
All telephone, alarm services, cable T.V., electric service and any other required utility services on the property shall be by underground conduit.
8. 
Miscellaneous.
(a) 
Television antennas shall be limited to one master antenna per building.
(b) 
Air-conditioning units shall not extend more than six inches from the exterior wall.
(c) 
Appropriate laundry facilities must be provided in each building. Outside clothes drying is prohibited.
(d) 
There shall be no incinerators on the premises or in the building. All trash and garbage shall be stored at all times in airtight covered containers which shall be kept in a centrally located, concealed area outside the area. The developer shall provide for its own garbage collection.
(e) 
Drainage. Adequate facilities and design shall be provided for on-site and off-site drainage, subject to approval of the Municipal Engineer and Planning Board.
9. 
Performance bond. Performance bonds shall be required to the Borough of Woodland Park that any proposed senior citizens' housing project will be developed and constructed in a manner and within the limitations as set forth in this chapter and the plans and specifications as approved. The performance bonds shall be approved by the Borough Council.
10. 
Certificate of occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless all improvements have been completed. The certificate of occupancy may be revoked upon use of the premises in violation of this chapter.