320.030 Development Standards.
The development standards of the base zone and overlay zone apply unless superseded by the standards below.
A. Resident Density.
(1) Purpose. Resident density is limited to parallel the residential densities of the various zones. Resident density is also regulated to address service demands and to prevent nuisance-type impacts for overcrowding.
(2) Description of Residents. Residents include all people living at the site, including those who provide support services, building maintenance, care, supervision, etc. People who only work at the site are not considered residents.
(3) Density Standard. Group Living uses are limited to the following number of residents per square foot of site area:
Zone | Number of Residents |
|---|---|
MR 4 zone | 2 residents per 1,000 sq. ft. |
MR 2 zone | 2.5 residents per 1,000 sq. ft. |
NC zones | not limited (must comply with the building or housing code) |
B. Minimum Spacing.
(1) Purpose. The minimum spacing standards assure that large Group Living uses so not unduly affect the character of residential and commercial areas.
(2) Spacing Standards. Group living facilities that are conditional uses must be at least 600 feet from a site with any other group living facility that is also a conditional use.
C. Required Outdoor Area. The requirements for outdoor areas applies in all zones. Larger areas may be required as part of a conditional use review. The outdoor area requirement is 48 square feet for every 3 residents, with a minimum dimension of 6 feet by 6 feet. Individual outdoor areas may be combined. The minimum size of a combined area is 500 square feet and the minimum dimension is 15 by 15 feet.
D. Parking and Loading. Parking requirements are stated in Section 350, Parking and Loading.