§ 156-28. Multifamily developments.

A. 

In R Residential Zones, multifamily developments and their on-site accessory uses for parking and recreation shall be permitted as a garden apartment design or townhouse design, provided that:

(1) 

The site of the development shall be at least 10 acres.

(2) 

The maximum permitted density shall not exceed five units per acre in a R-MF and 3.4 units per acre in an R-MFA Zone.

(3) 

For each housing unit there shall be provided a minimum of two on-site parking spaces as defined in this chapter. However, for multifamily developments (nonapartment) that are designated for occupancy by the elderly exclusively, there shall be a minimum of 1.5 on-site parking spaces for every dwelling unit. No parking space shall be located in a front setback area or within 10 feet of any side or rear lot line.

[Amended 5-31-1984; 10-21-1998 by L.L. No. 9-1998; 9-20-2006 by L.L. No. 5-2006]

(4) 

The building height shall not exceed 35 feet.

(5) 

Coverage of the lot by buildings shall not exceed 30%.

(6) 

There shall be a distance of at least 50 feet between all buildings.

[Amended 12-18-1985]

(7) 

No building shall exceed a length of 200 feet.

(8) 

There shall be a perimeter building setback area of at least 100 feet on all sides of the site.

(9) 

A total of not less than 300 square feet per dwelling unit shall be improved with recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, tennis, basketball and other court games, playground or other recreational equipment for the use of the residents of the site and their guests. Such facilities shall not be operated for profit.

(10) 

In addition to the required 300 square feet per dwelling unit which shall be provided for recreational facilities for use by the residents of the site, the applicant shall pay to the Town of Carmel an amount to be established annually by the Town Board and on file in the office of the Town Clerk, for each dwelling unit shown on the site plan prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. This amount shall constitute a trust fund to be used by the Town exclusively for park, playground or other recreational purposes, including the acquisition of property.

[Amended 11-26-1986]

(11) 

A landscaped buffer area of at least 10 feet in width shall be provided along all property lines and around all parking areas. Such buffer planting shall be maintained at a height of at least four feet to satisfactorily screen the parking area.

(12) 

No multifamily development in a R District shall contain more than 150 dwelling units.

(13) 

Adequate water supplies shall be made available the entire year for fire protection purposes. These sources may be pressured systems, cisterns or dry hydrants. The quantity available must meet NFPA Standard 1231 entitled "Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting," primarily Tables 5-1.1(a) and (b). All water supply distribution points shall be readily accessible and so located that the maximum travel distance for fire-fighting apparatus shall not exceed 1,000 feet from distribution point to farthest delivery point.

[Added 12-18-1985]

B. 

An existing dwelling in an R Zone may be converted to multifamily use, provided that:

(1) 

The building has a total floor area of at least 2,000 square feet.

(2) 

Each dwelling unit in the building shall have at least 500 square feet of floor area.

(3) 

The site is at least 20,000 square feet.

(4) 

At least one parking space, as defined in this chapter, shall be provided for each dwelling unit.

(5) 

The building shall comply with all applicable fire and building codes.

(6) 

Adequate water supplies shall be made available the entire year for fire protection purposes. These sources may be pressured systems, cisterns or dry hydrants. The quantity available must meet NFPA Standard 1231 entitled "Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting," primarily Tables 5-1.1(a) and (b). All water supply distribution points shall be readily accessible and so located that the maximum travel distance for fire-fighting apparatus shall not exceed 1,000 feet from distribution point to farthest delivery point.

[Added 12-18-1985]

C. 

Office facilities specifically designed for use by the medical profession shall be permitted in the R Residential Zone located at Drewville Road and Stoneleigh Avenue.

[Amended 3-20-2002 by L.L. No. 1-2002]