Ordinance 3099-08 - Laserfiche WebLink

B. Off-street Parking Standard_s 1. Non-residential uses. Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Table 34-1 in Chapter 34 of the Zoning Code. 2. Residential uses. Multi-family residential developments shall provide off-street parking as provided for on Map 1, Section 14, Ordinance No. 3072-08 (Chapter 19.34). For properties located in that part of the BMU zone not encompassed by either Area A or Area B on Map 1, the area north of 25th Street, multiple family residential developments shall provide 1 off-street parking space per unit for one or fewer bedroom units, and 1.5 parking spaces per unit for two or more bedroom units. For purposes of this section, any room other than a kitchen, bathroom, living room or dining room, such as a den, study, office or other similar room shall be considered a bedroom. C. Multiple Family Development Standards. The following development standards shall apply to residential uses within the BMU zone. 1. Open Space. All multi-family residential development must provide at least 50 square feet of on-site open space per dwelling unit. The design standards below shall supersede the requirements of EMC 19.15. Acceptable types of open space include: a. Common open space: Where accessible to all residents, open space shall count for up to 100 percent of the required open space. This includes landscaped courtyards or decks, entrance plazas, gardens with pathways, children's play areas, or other multi-purpose recreational and/or green spaces. Special requirements for common open spaces include the following: (1) Required setback areas shall not count towards the open space requirement,unless it is part of the space that meets dimensional requirements. (2) Space shall have a minimum dimension of 15 feet to provide functional leisure or recreational activity. (3) Space should feature paths, landscaping, seating, lighting and other pedestrian amenities to make the area more functional and enjoyable. (4) Common space shall be separated from ground level windows, streets, service areas and parking lots with landscaping, low-level fencing, and or other treatments as approved by the city that enhance safety and privacy for both the common open space and dwelling units. (5) Space should be oriented to receive sunlight, face east, west or preferably south, when possible. b. Balconies: Individual balconies or patios may be used for up to 50 percent of the required open space. To qualify as open space,balconies or patios shall be at least 35 square feet, with no dimension less than 4 feet. c. Rooftop Decks and Terraces: May be used to meet up to 50 percent of the required open space,provided the following conditions are met. (1) Space must be accessible(ADA) to all dwelling units. (2) Space must provide amenities such as seating areas, landscaping, and/or other features that encourage use as determined by the City. 54