Ordinances-2017-393 - Zoning Code Amendment - OPD

units. Proximity of building walls will be subject to all current building code fire protection requirements. 2. The maximum building height and building coverage may be modified or waived, provided the design of the development results in sufficient light and air circulation for each building and adequate accessible open space for all residents of the development. When the underlying zoning district is R-1 or R-2 at least 35% of the net land area in a planned development shall remain free of buildings, parking and vehicular maneuvering areas. For purposes of this ordinance, “net land area” is defined as the total land area minus public and private street rights of way. 3. Minimum lot area, lot width, and lot frontage requirements may be reduced. However due to the concentration of dwelling units that will occur if these dimensional requirements are reduced, the following conditions must be met: i. The proposed modifications will not result in increased traffic congestion or a reduction in neighborhood traffic circulation. To mitigate the concentration of dwellings, shorter block lengths may be appropriate and the locations of driveways and pedestrian facilities must be carefully planned. ii. Garages and off street parking areas must be located so that they do not dominate the streetscape. Alley or private rear lane access will be required unless garages are recessed behind the front façade of the dwelling in a manner that allows the residential portion of the dwelling to predominate along the street. iii. If garages are located with access to the street, the development must be designed so there is adequate right of way and front yard area available to accommodate sidewalks and landscaping. The width of driveways may need to be reduced and garages set back an adequate distance to accommodate these elements. B. Modifications to Street Standards 1. Right of way width: Street right of way widths may be reduced below those otherwise required by the subdivision regulations if the proposed development