CHAPTER 1238
Design Standards for Townhouse and Multi-family Developments
1238.01 Applicability.
1238,02 Site design.
1238.03 Building location.
1238.04 Pedestrian access.
1238.05 Vehicular circulation
1238.06 Open space/recreation area.
1238.07 Refuse collection stations.
CROSS REFERENCES:
Stormwater management - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1043
Erosion and sedimentation control - see P. & Z. Ch, 1224
Design standards for all subdivisions and land developments - see
P.& Z. Ch. 1234
Design standards for residential subdivisions and land developments - see P.& Z. Ch. 1236
Design standards for mobile home parks - see P. & Z. Ch. 1240
Design standards for nonresidential subdivisions and land developments - see P. & Z. Ch. 1242
TH Townhouse District - see P. & Z. Ch. 1264
APT Apartment District - see P. & Z. Ch. 1266
Developments consisting of the following housing types are subject to the regulations of this chapter:
(a) Townhouses.
(b) Garden apartments.
(Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)
(a) In compliance with the requirements of the Township Zoning Code, the size, shape, and orientation of tracts/lots shall be appropriate for the type of development and use contemplated.
(b) The site design shall be such that there will be no foreseeable difficulties, for reasons of topography or other conditions, in locating the various types of dwelling units and providing common pedestrian and motor vehicle ways, usable open space, parking areas, and service facilities. Such site configuration and building locations shall be designed and reviewed in accordance with Chapter 1232.
(c) The overall development plan shall be laid out as, or as part of, a single architectural and landscaping scheme having the following characteristics:
(1) An efficient and visually coherent arrangement of structures and improvements.
(2) A relationship appropriate to the size and shape of the tract developed and the adjacent land uses.
(3) A relationship appropriate to the natural setting of the tract; the topography, vegetative cover, view, water bodies, sunlight, prevailing winds, and adjoining public spaces.
(4) An efficient layout of pedestrian and motor vehicle ways to provide for the occupants’ safety and convenience in routing access and internal circulation activities and for efficient performance of such auxiliary operations as solid waste collection, snow removal, repairs and deliveries, and fire fighting.
(Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)
1991 Replacement