Chapter 19.53
DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR SMALL LOT AND MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT

Sections:

19.53.010    Purpose.

19.53.020    Authority.

19.53.030    Applicability.

19.53.040    Review process.

19.53.050    Design standards and guidelines adopted.

19.53.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish design standards and guidelines that will apply to specific types of residential development, including small lot and multifamily development.

(Ord. 559 § 6 (Exh. A), 2009).

19.53.020 Authority.

The provisions of this chapter shall augment and/or supersede existing regulations in this title. When provisions included in these design standards and guidelines conflict with other requirements of this title, these standards and guidelines shall apply unless otherwise provided.

(Ord. 559 § 6 (Exh. A), 2009).

19.53.030 Applicability.

A. The standards and guidelines adopted pursuant to this chapter shall apply to:

1. All new small lot development located within the R-1 and R-2 districts.

2. All new multifamily development located within the MF-L and MF-H districts.

3. Major modifications to small lot and multifamily development previously authorized pursuant to this chapter.

B. The following standards and guidelines adopted pursuant to this chapter shall apply to major improvement and major redevelopment of multifamily development, as defined in Chapter 19.10 UPMC.

1. Design Element 1: Site Planning and Design – MF5 Accessory Structures and MF6 Signage.

2. Design Element 2: Building Design.

3. Design Element 3: Lighting Design.

4. Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines.

(Ord. 559 § 6 (Exh. A), 2009).

19.53.040 Review process.

Administrative design review is required for development that is subject to compliance with the standards and guidelines adopted pursuant to UPMC 19.53.050. The City shall review applications in accordance with Chapter 19.85 UPMC.

(Ord. 559 § 6 (Exh. A), 2009).

19.53.050 Design standards and guidelines adopted.

The “Design Standards and Guidelines for Small Lot and Multifamily Development,” as shown in Exhibit “A” attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and incorporated in this section by reference, are hereby adopted.

(Ord. 559 § 6 (Exh. A), 2009).