Sec. 24-4306.G

Each townhouse lot must front on either a public street or a private access that meets the following requirements: a. All private access drives must be designed in accordance with applicable standards for private access design at the intersection of a public road, requirements for sight distance, and all applicable design standards for emergency services. b. Units fronting common areas not improved for vehicular access must provide complete pedestrian access from each unit to an overall project pedestrian network. Where deemed necessary, improvements may be required to meet standards for emergency services.

Common area that adjoins a controlled access road must be at least 25 feet in width and existing vegetation must be supplemented with trees and shrubs to meet the requirements of a Transitional Buffer 35 (see Sec. 24-5310, Transitional Buffers).

Each row of townhouse lots must abut common area a minimum of ten feet in width on each end of each row, along all rear lot lines, and along any front lot line that does not abut a public right of way.

Buildings and structures within common areas must comply with the following standards: a. The setback for any structure not designed or certified for permanent occupancy must be ten feet or a distance equal to the height of the structure, whichever is greater. b. The setback for any structure designed or certified for permanent occupancy must be 20 feet or a distance equal to the height of the structure, whichever is greater. c. Pedestrian access must be provided to all common area elements, including mail kiosks, parking lots, refuse collection areas, and recreational amenities.

Each end unit abutting a parking lot or street side of a corner lot must have a total building setback of 20 feet from the public right-of-way, private access drive, common walk, or parking space.

Each end unit must have a side yard a minimum of ten feet in width.

All ground level and rooftop HVAC and mechanical equipment must be screened from view from the property lines at ground level. Screening must consist of materials used in the front façade of the principal building or other materials approved by the Planning Director, supplemented with landscaping.

Each interior townhouse must occupy the full width of the lot.

Each row of townhouses must contain no fewer than three and no more than eight dwelling units.

Each row of townhouses must contain no fewer than three and no more than eight dwelling units.

Except for junction boxes, meters, and pre-existing overhead utility lines, all utilities serving townhouse dwellings must be underground, except where the Planning Director determines that underground utilities are not practical or desirable for technical or environmental reasons. Junction boxes must be screened from view from the property lines at ground level with approved landscaping or fencing.

Any permanent wet pond stormwater best management practice (BMP) must be designed and developed as a water feature amenity or designed and landscaped in a manner consistent with the surrounding development. Wet ponds must include adequate aeration features for movement of water.

Townhouse lots fronting on public streets must not have front-loaded garages, individual driveways, or parking spaces facing the public street.

In addition to the parking required by Sec. 24-5110, Minimum Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces, an additional five percent of the minimum number of required parking spaces must be provided for recreational vehicles. This parking area must be located in a separate, designated area, must not be located in front of units, and must be landscaped in accordance with Sec. 24-5312, Parking Lot Landscaping. The Planning Director may reduce or waive this requirement where full compliance would be impractical or unnecessary due to the design and layout of the site or the specific type of dwelling units proposed.