88.0215 Site Amenities.

(a) Multi-family projects containing more than five (5) units shall provide an entry statement, consisting of at least one of the following:

• (1) hardscape structure (trellis, decorative garden wall, landscaped berming, decorative gate, etc.)

• (2) specimen landscaping (large, distinctive vegetation) or mature trees

• (3) textured or stamped concrete

• (4) monument signage with accompanying landscaping

• (5) or other comparable installations, as approved by the Planning Commission and/or City Council

(b) Trash collection areas shall be provided within two hundred (200) feet of the farthermost unit they are to serve, and shall be situated so as to eliminate noise and visual intrusion on adjacent property as well as to eliminate fire hazard to adjacent structures. Trash enclosures shall be of masonry construction, comply with the City's enclosure design standard, and shall be easily accessible to all residents. The location shall also be accessible to trash collection vehicles as determined and approved by the City's franchised waste hauler.

(c) Each project shall provide outdoor open space for recreation and leisure activities within the development site in the following manner:

(1) Outdoor open space shall comprise not less than forty (40) percent of the net acreage. Public driveways, parking spaces, or other areas designated for operational functions are not considered open space. Open space may include game courts or room, saunas, tennis courts, putting greens, play lots, outdoor cooking areas, lawn bowling, and front and rear and side yard setbacks, if landscaped and greater than the minimums required. Private patios and/or yards attached to individual units may be computed as required open space. In projects that include a majority of two or more bedroom units, the City requires the development of a portion of the required open space as a children's' play lot.

(2) Swimming pools, with related deck areas, wading pools, fish ponds, volleyball courts, tennis courts, barbecue areas, game rooms, or other recreational facilities provided for the common use of all the residents may be constructed within the required outdoor living space; provided, however, that such facilities shall not occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the required outdoor living space.

(3) Projects containing more than twenty-five (25) units will require installation of at least one (1) community focal point per project. The community focal point should be designed to function as a central meeting space for use by project residents. These areas shall include shading, seating, and decorative features consistent with the style and design of the units, or may be enclosed within a structure, which features the same architectural detailing, including materials, roof projections and slopes, and lighting of the predominate elevation type, to function as a multi-purpose recreation/meeting room. The focal point should be centrally located and accessible to all individuals. Such facilities may not occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the required outdoor living space.

within a structure, which features the same architectural detailing, including materials, roof projections and slopes, and lighting of the predominate elevation type, to function as a multi-purpose recreation/meeting room. The focal point should be centrally located and accessible to all individuals. Such facilities may not occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the required outdoor living space.

(d) Under all conditions, the open spaces created pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance shall remain open and available for such use during the life of the development. (Amended by Ord. 465 § 8, 2025)