(a) The location of buildings in general, and more specifically, the distance at the closest point between two buildings or groups of buildings, shall be sufficient to guarantee adequate sunlight, outdoor functional areas and privacy far the occupants of these buildings.
(b) Buildings should be placed so that one window does not directly face another.
(c) Buildings should vary in length and placement to avoid monotony.
(d) Any building erected on the same frontage as other buildings shall be visibly offset from the adjoining buildings.
(e) No more than two consecutive townhouse units shall have the same front yard setback.
(f) Townhouses shall be designed in groups of four to six attached units.
(g) Where the rear yards of a group of townhouses do not abut common open space, there shall be a pedestrian access easement of five feet along the full width of each yard.
(h) Townhouses shall not have direct, individual driveway access to a collector or arterial street.
(i) When possible, for energy conservation, buildings should be oriented towards the southwest.
(Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)
Street sidewalks and on-site walkways shall be provided for convenient and safe access to all living units from streets, driveways, parking areas or garages and for convenient circulation and access to all project facilities.
(b) A circulation plan for sidewalks and walkways shall be included in the preliminary subdivision and land development plan for any newly proposed developments.
(c) Design standards shall be as follows:
(1) Sidewalks and on-site walkways should be functionally organized and follow the natural path of circulation.
(2) Walking distance from car parking areas to dwelling wilts should not exceed 100 feet. Any exception to this standard should be reasonably justified by compensating advantages, such as desirable views and site preservation through adaptation to topography.
(3) Walkways shall be wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic. The minimum width shall be four feet.
(4) Sidewalks adjacent to angle parking areas shall be set back so as to prevent car overhang from restricting pedestrian movement along the sidewalk.
(5) Sidewalks shall not exceed eight percent grade. Steps or a combination of steps and ramps shall be utilized to maintain the maximum grades, where necessary. Where sidewalk grades exceed five percent, a non-slip surface texture shall be used.
(6) Pedestrian ramps will be required from parking areas to sidewalk ways to ensure adequate circulation in development design to accommodate the handicapped and elderly.
(Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)