7.1.7 Townhouse
A. Description
A townhouse is a building made up of three or more attached dwelling units (except where otherwise allowed), where each unit is on an individual lot and the units are lined up in a row and share side walls.
B. Development Standards
1. A townhouse shall be permitted in accordance with the table below.
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Townhouse Standards |
Suburban |
Urban and Compact Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|
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Yards (min. feet) |
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|
121 |
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Street Yard with Front Vehicular Access (from ROW) |
201 |
|
|
Street Yard with Rear Vehicular Access (from alley) |
5 |
5 |
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Street Yard (Cluster Subdivision) |
0 |
0 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
|
Rear Yard (Cluster Subdivision)4 |
0 |
0 |
1 Yard modifications can be required pursuant to a Neighborhood Protection Overlay, or through application of infill regulations (Sec. 6.8, Infill Development in Residential Districts).
2Yards can be reduced to as little as 12 feet if the structures are located interior to a project and do not front on a street classified as a collector or greater.
3Front vehicular access can be reduced to as little as 20 feet if the structures are located interior to a project and do not front on a street classified as a collector or greater.
4The rear yard shall be measured from the property line forming the boundary of the development site.
2. Building configurations shall consist of at least three units except as follows:
a. In the Urban Tier, a maximum of 50% of the buildings can consist of two units.
b. In the Suburban Tier, a maximum of 25% of the buildings can consist of two units.
C. Access
Where an improved and maintained alley is provided, all vehicular access shall be taken from the alley.
Commentary: It is recommended that preliminary site design also considers emergency access and rescue requirements of the Building Code for townhouses.
D. Location of Common Recreation Facilities
Common recreation areas, such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, and/or tennis, volleyball, or basketball courts, shall be oriented internally or along major roadways, and away from residential development on neighboring properties. All such facilities shall be visible from and have substantial access to a street.