Appendix 1. Intent of the district.  


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  • A.

    This district encompasses lands devoted to residential uses having both single and multifamily characteristics. The intent of this district is to provide standards for low density dwellings which will:

    1.

    Encourage the provisions of usable open and recreation areas and desirable living environment;

    2.

    Be located primarily in areas near or adjacent to single family use areas;

    3.

    Be located so as to provide transition between single family use areas and higher density dwelling areas and/or commercial areas;

    4.

    Be located near such services as retail shopping and major thoroughfares and collector streets; and

    5.

    Encourage home ownership.

    B.

    The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this resolution when referred to in this article, are the regulations of the TR Townhouse Residential District (see articles XIX, XX and XXI).

    C.

    An application for rezoning to TR Townhouse Residential District shall be supported by a site plan for the proposed development. (Amended 6/6/73 — Z-73-75 FC)

    D.

    Approval of plans for drainage, sewerage, driveways, and parking areas by the department of planning and community development shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits.

    E.

    Construction shall conform to the overall site plan and detailed engineering plans as approved by planning and community development.