Sec. 98-43. R-2
Multifamily Residential District.
(a) Intent: This district is intended to provide for the development of quality apartments and multifamily structures or duplexes, townhomes and condominiums in a medium density environment.
(b) Uses: This district is designed for the following uses and as shown in table 1:
(1) Duplexes, patio homes, townhouses, apartments and condominiums.
(2) Accessory buildings and uses, including residential garages, swimming pools, tennis courts, play yards with or without playground equipment, garden houses, green houses and similar accessory uses customarily associated with multiple-family residential development.
(c) Maximum height and area: Buildings on multiple-family sites shall be set back from the property line adjacent to single-family residential districts a distance of two feet for every one foot in building height. All lots and structures shall comply with table 2, herein.
(d) Parking: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with tables 3 and 4 herein, and the regulations in article VIII.
(e) Landscaping: Requirements for landscaping are found in chapter 90, article II "Landscaping" of the Code of Ordinances.
(f) Signs: Signs in this district shall comply with the requirements of chapter 66 "Signs" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Webster.
(g) Special regulations: The following special conditions apply to multiple-family structures located in this zoning district.
(1) Density: The maximum density of multiple-family developments shall be as follows:
TABLE INSET:
Patio homes 6 units per acre
Duplexes 8 units per acre (maximum of four buildings)
Townhouses 12 units per acre
Condominiums 18 units per acre
Apartments
18 units per acre
(2) On any building lot, exterior walls of any dwelling structure or structures shall be separated by a minimum of at least ten feet, which shall be measured from the closest point of any wall, roof, overhang, or projection.
(3) If one or more of the above mentioned walls comprises the front of any unit, then the walls shall be separated by a distance equal to at least ten feet plus one-half, the combined height of the two walls; however, this distance need not exceed 40 feet.
(4) At least 65 percent of the exterior walls of all multiple-family buildings shall be of brick, stucco, or stone, exclusive of doors, windows, and patios.
(5) All area and security lighting shall be located to minimize glare and be oriented to prevent illumination of adjoining properties.
(6) Driveways: Number and spacing shall be in accordance with the following:
On major arterial streets:
TABLE INSET:
Number of Units Lot Width Number of
Permitted
Driveways
100 or less 200' or less 1
101--250 200'--400' 2
250+ 400'+ 1 per 400 feet of frontage
On minor arterial streets:
TABLE INSET:
Number of Units Lot Width Number of
Permitted
Driveways
100 or less 200' or less 2
101--250 200'--400' 3
250+ 400'+ 1 per 200 feet of frontage
(h) Special access restrictions adjacent to residential areas: When any use other than single-family residential occupies a lot across the street from land zoned for or used as single-family residential, and that use has access from another street which is not across the street from single-family residential property, no access to the property shall be permitted from the street on which the residential property is located.
(i) Screening requirements:
(1) A solid brick or masonry wall of at least eight feet but not more than ten feet in height shall be placed along all property lines that are contiguous with a single-family residential or commercial zoning district.
(2) Except as provided herein a steel picket fence of at least eight feet but not more than ten feet in height, shall be placed along all property lines. The fence shall be complete and in place before the property may be occupied.
(3) All entrances and exits shall have controlled access gates with associated mechanical equipment screened from view.
(4) All such screening devices, access control gates, and apparatus shall be kept in good repair.
(5) Trash receptacles and dumpsters:
a. Trash receptacles and dumpsters must be closed at all times except when loading garbage or refuse.
b. Screening of trash receptacles and dumpsters is required only if they can be observed from a public street.
c. A chain link fence is acceptable material in the screening of trash receptacles and dumpsters with the solid area equaling 75 percent of the wall surface.
d. A screening device is necessary for all trash receptacles and dumpsters visible from a public street. If the opening of the trash receptacle or dumpster screening device is not visible from a public street, the three-sided trash receptacle or dumpster screening device is acceptable. If the opening of the trash receptacle or dumpster screening device is visible from the public street, gates shall be installed and kept closed.
e. A trash receptacle or dumpster screening device shall be a three- to four-sided structure with a minimum opening width of ten feet. The height of the enclosure must be a minimum of six feet, but must be at least one-foot taller than the trash receptacle or dumpster itself. The solid area must equal 75 percent of the wall surface, including gate or gates. The trash receptacle or dumpster screening device must be continually maintained.
(j) Reserved.
(k) Sidewalks: Continuous sidewalks not less than four feet in width shall generally be provided along all public streets abutting any part of the lot or site. On the major thoroughfares of Interstate Highway 45, Nasa Road One, Bay Area Boulevard and FM 270, these sidewalks shall be no less than six feet in width.The sidewalks shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the city sidewalk design standards. Where existing sidewalks are less than six feet in width, the developer may match the existing sidewalk width, but in no case shall any sidewalk be less than four feet in width.
(l) Home occupations: All home occupations shall be subject to the following restrictions and limitations without exception:
(1) They shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit which is the bona fide residence of the practitioner or entirely within an authorized accessory building.
(2) Not more than one person other than a family member who resides in the residence shall participate in the activity on the premises.
(3) The residential character and appearance of the lot and dwelling shall be maintained. Neither the interior or exterior shall be structurally altered to accommodate the activity, nor shall any buildings be added to accommodate the activity.
(4) The activity shall not create customer related or delivery related vehicular traffic in excess of three vehicles in a 24-hour day in the residential neighborhood except for garage, yard or estate sales.
(5) No outside storage of equipment, materials, supplies or inventory related to the business shall be allowed.
(6) The activity shall not produce any external noise, vibrations, smoke, dust odor, glare, fumes, electrical interference, or waste run-off outside the dwelling unit or on the property surrounding the dwelling unit.
(7) No vehicle used in connection with the activity that requires a commercial driver's license to operate shall be parked on the premises or on any street adjacent to the residential property.
(8) The activity shall not be advertised by any signs on the premises, nor shall the street address of the resident be advertised through signs, billboards, television, radio, newspaper bulletin boards, coupon books, internet, flyers or public mailouts, except for garage, yard, and estate sales and telephone directories.
(9) No baby sitting is allowed where more than three children not of the household are kept.
(10) No repair or building of automobiles, motorcycles, boats, airplanes, or any equipment with engines larger than one cylinder which are not owned, (for the purposes of this section ownership requires title to the vehicle or equipment is in the name of the occupant) and operated by the occupant is permitted.
(11) No more than one garage, estate or yard sale is allowed in any three-month period. These may be no longer than three consecutive days in length.
(Ord. No. 98-03, § 1(Exh. A, § 3(3.03)), 3-17-98; Ord. No. 98-09, §§ 2, 11, 6-2-98; Ord. No. 98-25, §§ 2--4, 10-6-98; Ord. No. 00-25, § 3, 7-5-00)