14-11-010 R-5 TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT ZONE: Purpose and Intent

The purpose of the R-5 Townhome Development Zone is to allow and encourage a flexible, efficient and creative development pattern. Townhome developments can: A. Promote attractive architectural design (as approved by the Architectural Review Committee), provide open spaces, and ensue efficient delivery of services. B. Promote usable public and private recreation areas, parks, trails, and open space. C. Promote specific aspects of development of interest to the City. D. Reduce development costs and ongoing maintenance costs. E. Provide high quality affordable housing. F. Encourage the clustering of dwellings within specific areas of development. The intent of this chapter is to provide regulations that further the objectives of the General Plan relating to residential developments. It is the intent to achieve a balance between open space and buildings, harmony between new development and the surrounding area, longer life expectancy for buildings, superior maintenance and appearance of buildings and premises, and an overall project atmosphere that concurs with the goals for an attractive and functional city. G. Provide increased density of nine units per acre. H. Provide for density amenities and a phasing plan through a development agreement. (ordinance #112118)