Sec. 153.110 - Multi-Family Residential Zoning District Development Standards.

(A)

Development within multi-family residential zoning districts, (MF, MF-20, and MFRZ), are subject to the development standards and requirements of this section.

(B)

Development standards and requirements.

(1)

The following standards shall be met by any proposed MF or MFRZ development:

(a)

Density. The allowable density shall be defined pursuant to Section 153.102 of this Code.

(b)

Site grading. Site grading may exceed 1,500 cubic yards without Planning Commission approval of an exception as outlined in Chapter 151.

(c)

Landscape screening buffer. For lots that share a property line with a single-family residential zoning district (R-1, SR, RR, or SCP), a ten-foot-deep landscape screening buffer shall be provided along the full length of the shared property line(s).

(d)

Garbage enclosures. All garbage storage areas shall be enclosed with a solid fence or wall that is six feet in height and 20 feet away from an adjacent single-family residential zoning district.

(e)

Lighting. No exterior lighting element shall be placed above the height of the ground-floor plate line, except when necessary to illuminate upper floor outdoor spaces, such as balconies or decks. All exterior lighting shall be directed downward and fully shielded. Lighting shall be placed so that the light will not shine directly on lands of adjacent properties.

(f)

Utility screening. Street-level views of ground-mounted utility cabinets and mechanical equipment shall be screened with landscape screening and/or a solid fence or wall that is at least the height of the item being screened, but in no case taller than six feet. Built screening shall be constructed with natural wood, or one or more of the materials used on the project building(s) façade.

(g)

Number of driveways. A site may have up to two driveways without Planning Commission approval of a second driveway exception outlined in Chapter 151. Additional driveways may be approved by the Town Engineer if required for emergency vehicle access.

(h)

Lot yield; slope density standards. Lot yield; slope density standards outlined in Section 153.414 do not apply to portions of land being subdivided for MF or MFRZ zoned properties identified on the Town zoning map.

(i)

Slopes in excess of 35 percent. Multi-family residential development may occur on slopes in excess of 35 percent without approval of a variance.

(j)

Fire safety and building regulations. All multi-family residential development shall be in compliance with the building and fire safety regulations contained in Chapter 150. An Emergency Evacuation Plan shall be required with a proposed development.

(2)

Objective design standards for Cañada College Campus Property. MFRZ development shall comply with objective design standards adopted by the Town Council for portions of the Cañada College property identified as MFRZ on the Town zoning map.

(3)

Objective design standards for 773 Cañada Road. MF development shall comply with objective design standards for portions of 773 Cañada Road identified on the Town zoning map.

(4)

Objective design standards for the Raymundo Drive Parcel. MF development shall comply with objective design standards for the Town-owned Raymundo Drive parcel (Assessor Parcel Number 072-041-040) identified on the Town zoning map.

(5)

Objective design standards for the High Road Parcel. MF development shall comply with objective design standards for the High Road parcel (Assessor Parcel Number 069-170-450) identified on the Town zoning map.

(C)

Evaluation criteria. The evaluation criteria for MF and MFRZ projects are the development standards and requirements provided in division (B)(1) of this section and objective design standards identified for specific MF and MFRZ sites, as provided in division (B)(2) through division (B)(5) of this section.

(D)

Amendment of an approved multi-family project. Any change to an approved multi-family project, shall be processed and reviewed following the same evaluation criteria and process described for MFRD review and approval in division (D) of this section, except for the conversion of existing space for an accessory dwelling unit, and/or construction of a new addition or structure for an accessory dwelling unit, which shall be by the Planning Director.

(E)

Lapse of permits. Lapse and extensions of permits issued under Section 153.110 shall be governed by Section 153.917, except that the Planning Director may issue up to two extensions of the formal design review permit for up to two years each, for a maximum extension of no more than four years.

(F)

Relationship of MF ordinance to other ordinances. Unless expressly provided otherwise in this section, the general provisions of the Town zoning ordinance which apply to all zones shall also apply to MF and MFRZ zones.

(G)

Application and fees. Applications for rezoning to MF or MFRZ shall be made by the applicant or any duly authorized agent thereof on forms to be prescribed by the Town and shall be accompanied by fees to be established by resolution adopted by the Town Council.

(Ord. 2015-565, effective 2-26-15; Am. Ord. 2017-585, effective 4-27-17; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8- 24-17; Am. Ord. 2018-593, effective 4-26-18; Ord. No. 2024-639, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 10-24-24; Ord. No.

2024-640, § 2 (Exh. A), effective 10-24-24; 2025-644, § 3, effective 1-14-25; 2025-646, § 3 (Exh. A), effective 3-27-25)