§ 126-386. Site standards.

(a)

Under this division, a residential development designed for rental occupancy shall not exceed 20 dwelling units per parcel acre except that:

(1)

In computing the developer's parcel acreage, credit may be given for up to one-half of any abutting permanent open space as determined by the commission.

(2)

In no case shall open space be utilized to permit densities in excess of 150 percent of those otherwise permitted.

(b)

On-site parking shall be provided for residential development designated for rental occupancy at the rate of 2¼ spaces per dwelling unit.

(c)

Controlled income and rent housing may be approved upon recommendation by the commission and approval of the city council, utilizing the following criteria:

(1)

The site must be approved by the federal agency responsible for financing, and the contemplated project must be subject to income limitations set forth in the federal regulations;

(2)

Density allowances will take into consideration family sizes and ages of intended occupants; and

(3)

Parking requirements may be adjusted by the commission with the approval of the city council to fit demonstrated demand in similar projects.

(Code 1967, § 27-34(d); Ord. No. 3655, § 3, 7-28-83; Ord. No. 3836, § 1, 4-26-84; Ord. No. 6149, § 1, 2-23-91)