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Section C TNDNorth Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-1 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 C.1. INTENT The purpose of the North Meridian Neighborhood Residential (N-R) and Mixed- use Districts is to encourage the development of fully integrated pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods with the intent to minimize traffic congestion and infrastructure costs. Their provisions adapt “traditional” urban conventions, which are based on the following principles: Neighborhoods have identifiable centers and edges. · Residential uses have access to retail and recreation by non-vehicular means. · Uses and housing types are mixed and in close proximity to one another. · Street networks are interconnected and blocks are small. · Civic buildings and public open spaces are given prominent sites throughout the neighborhood. Specifically, the intent of these provisions is to set forth an alternative process for residential development and to establish standards for implementing the land use policies of the North Meridian Area Plan; to create traditional neighborhoods as an alternative to conventional neighborhood development under existing Meridian City ordinances; and to by-pass the requirement for a conditional use permit as an incentive. C.2. PURPOSE The purpose for the Neighborhood Residential district and for residential uses in the mixed-use districts is as follows: A. Neighborhood Residential (N-R) District 1. 1. To create traditional residential neighborhoods with a diverse mix of housing at an overall average minimum density of three (3) units per gross acre of residential land, and a maximum density of eight (8) units per gross acre of residential land. 2. 2. To accommodate single family detached dwellings, single family attached dwellings and two-family dwellings. North Meridian Planning Area North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-2 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 B. Residential in Village Mixed- Use (MU-V) District 1. To be a setting for housing combined with complementary and supporting land uses that serve a neighborhood and are developed and operated in harmony with the residential characteristics of the neighborhood; to function together with surrounding residential neighborhoods; to form an integral town-like pattern of development, and not merely a series of individual development projects in separate zoning districts. 2, To encourage higher density development in the MU-V District with an overall average minimum density of four (4) units per gross acre of residential land, and a maximum density of eight (8) units per gross acre of residential land. 3. To accommodate single family detached dwellings, single family attached dwellings, two-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings (limited to four [4] or less units per building), and mixed-use structures. 3. C. Residential in Neighborhood Mixed -Use (MU-N) District 1. To provide a transit-supportive pattern of moderate density housing within walking distance of a commercial or civic area. These neighborhoods will form a transition and a link between surrounding neighborhoods and the commercial core with a unifying pattern of streets and blocks. 2. To encourage higher density in the MU-N District with an overall minimum average density of four (4) dwelling units per gross acre of residential land, and a maximum average density of twelve (12) dwelling units per gross acre of residential land. 3. To accommodate single family detached dwellings, single family attached dwellings, two-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, and mixed-use structures units. A complete range of the permitted housing types is encouraged in the MU-N District and within any individual development plan. North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-3 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 D. Residential in Community Mixed-Use (MU-C) District 1. To provide a transit-supportive pattern of concentrated moderate-to high-density housing within, or immediately adjacent to transit and a commercial or civic area. This district will form a transition and a link between surrounding neighborhoods and the commercial core with a unifying pattern of streets and blocks. 2. To encourage higher density in the MU-C District residential developments with an overall minimum average density of six (6) dwelling units per gross acre of residential land, and a maximum average density of eighteen (18) dwelling units per gross acre of residential land; and to assure that no residential use of less than 8 units per acre is located within 1/8 mile of a “community scale” arterial intersection. 3. To accommodate single family detached dwellings, single family attached dwellings, two-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, and mixed-use structures. A complete range of the permitted housing types is encouraged in the MU-C District and within any individual development plan. 4. E. Residential in Regional Mixed-Use (MU-RG) District 1. To provide a transit-supportive pattern of higher density and multi-family housing. Multi-story, mixed-use buildings are encouraged in order to promote efficient use of the land and regionally significant transit nodes. 2. To encourage higher density residential developments in the MU-RG District with an overall minimum average density of six (6) dwelling units per gross acre of residential land, and a maximum average density of twenty-four (24) dwelling units per gross acre of residential land; and to assure that no residential use of less than 8 units per acre is located within 1/8 mile of a “regional scale” arterial intersection. 3. To accommodate single family detached dwellings, single family attached dwellings, two-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, and mixed-use structures. A complete range of the permitted housing types is encouraged in the MU-RG District and within any individual development plan. North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-4 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-5 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 C.3. GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The entire land area of the residential neighborhood shall be divided into blocks, streets, and lots, and open spaces and greenbelt areas. Similar land categories shall generally enfront across streets. Dissimilar categories shall generally abut at rear lot lines. Accessory dwelling units may be allowed on attached and detached home lots. Fences and walls shall adhere to the provisions of the Meridian Zoning Ordinance. A. Mix of Housing A mix of permitted housing types shall be included in any individual development plan, to the extent reasonably feasible, depending on the size of the parcel. In order to promote such variety, the following minimum standards shall be met: 1. A minimum of two (2) housing types shall be required on any residential project development plan containing ten (10) acres or more, including such plans that are part of a phased development; and a minimum of three (3) housing types shall be required on any such project development plan containing forty (40) acres or more. 2. Lot sizes and dimensions shall be varied for different housing types to avoid monotonous street-scapes. For example, larger housing types on larger lots are encouraged on corners. Smaller lots are encouraged adjacent to common open spaces. 3. The following list of housing types may be used to satisfy this requirement, as allowed by the corresponding district, as shown in Table B: a. Standard lot single-family detached dwellings (lots containing six thousand [6,000] square feet or more). b. Small lot single-family detached dwellings (lots containing less than six thousand [6,000] square feet). c. Alley loaded single-family detached dwellings. d. Two-family dwellings. e. Three-family dwellings. f. Single-family attached dwellings. g. Townhouse h. Mixed-use structures. i. Multi-family dwellings. North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-6 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 B. Lots & Buildings 1. Residential buildings setbacks shall conform to Figure 1. 2. All lots shall share a frontage line with a street, square, or alley. 3. All buildings, except accessory structures, shall have their main entrance opening onto a street or square. C. Streets & Alleys 1. Streets and alleys shall conform to Figures C-1 through C-3. 2. Streets or alleys shall provide access to all tracts and lots. If a unit takes its frontage from an alley, block length must be less than 300 feet or have an alley with a minimum paved width of 20 feet, and a length not greater than 500 feet. 3. All streets and alleys shall terminate at other streets within the neighborhood and connect to existing and projected through streets outside the development. 4. When alleys are proposed, there should generally be a continuous network of alleys to the rear of lots within the residential neighborhoods. 5. No block face shall have a length greater than 500 feet without a dedicated alley or pathway providing through access. 6. Public utilities, such as power, telephone, cable TV, natural gas, etc., shall run along alleys wherever possible. 7. Rights-of-way and streets are encouraged to differ in dimension and each street shall be separately detailed. North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-7 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 D. Landscaping & Open Space 1. Trees shall be planted within parkways along all streets. 2. Tree spacing shall be 35 feet on center, or determined by species type. 3. Landscape improvements shall conform with Meridian City’s Landscape Ordinance. 4. A minimum of 5% of the gross area of the residential neighborhood shall be permanently allocated to squares or parks, exclusive of required street buffers and buffers between incompatible land uses. Unless designed as a maintained water amenity, no surface storm drainage facilities are permitted within the required 5% open space allocated to squares or parks. 5. Each development of 20 acres or more shall contain as its central focus, at least one square or park no smaller than one (1) acre. 6. Private squares and parks shall have at least 75% of their perimeter abutting street rights-of -way. 7. All residential units shall be within ¼ mile radius (not to exceed 2,000 feet) walking distance of the one-acre square or park. North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-8 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 E. Amenities Two or more of the following amenities shall be provided as part of each Neighborhood Residential development: 1. Landscaped open space of at least ten percent (10%) of the gross area, exclusive of required street buffers and buffers between incompatible land uses. Unless designed as a maintained water amenity, no surface storm drainage facilities are permitted within the required open space allocated to squares or parks. 2. Private recreational facilities such as a playground, picnic area, basketball or tennis court, swimming pool, clubhouse, etc., of a size suitable to meet the needs of the development. 3. Provision for an addition to, or public access, to a neighborhood or community park or other public open space. 4. A public pedestrian or bicycle circulation system within the project (exclusive of required sidewalks adjacent to public right-of-way) and connecting to existing or planned pedestrian or bicycle routes outside the project (as designated in the Meridian Parks Department Pathway Plan), designed and constructed in accordance with standards set forth adopted by Meridian city standards. 5. Other amenities appropriate to the size and uses of the proposed development. North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-9 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 C.4. DETACHED HOME DESIGN STANDARDS AND PROVISIONS Detached housing areas may contain buildings for residential uses, home occupational uses, bed and breakfast inns, and accessory dwelling units. An accessory building is permitted on each lot. A. Lots and Buildings 1. Detached building setbacks and dimensional standards shall conform to Figures C-4 and C-5 and Table A. 2. Buildings on detached home lots shall cover no more than 70% of the lot area. 3. Building height shall not exceed 35 feet, except as noted in Table A. C.5. ATTACHED HOME DESIGN STANDARDS AND PROVISIONS Attached housing areas may contain buildings for residential use and limited commercial use, such as a coffee house, home occupation, accessory dwelling unit or bed and breakfast. An accessory building is permitted on each lot. For projects of ten (10) acres or greater, a minimum of 10% of the gross area of the residential neighborhood shall be designated for attached houses or small lot (50 feet or less in width) detached houses. A. Lots and Buildings 1. Building setback and dimensional standards shall conform to Figures C-4 And C-5 and Table A. 2. Buildings on attached home lots shall have no required setbacks from interior side lot lines. 3. Buildings on attached home lots shall cover no more than 70% of the lot area. 4. Building height shall not exceed 35 feet, except as noted in Table A. North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-10 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 C.6. ALLOWED USES Unless otherwise specified, Table B lists principal permitted (P), accessory (A), conditional (C), or prohibited (---) uses within the residential base district and mixed-use overlay district. A. Permits Principal permitted uses shall be reviewed in accordance with the specific use standards in Title 11, Chapter 8. B. Accessory Use Accessory uses shall be reviewed in accord with the procedures in Title 11, Chapter 9. C. Conditional Use Conditional uses shall be approved in accord with the procedures in Title 11, Chapter 17 C.7. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS Table C shall be used for development in the respective residential base and mixed-use districts. North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-11 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 Table A Residential Requirements & Standards District REQUIREMENTS N-R MU-V MU-N MU-C MU-RG Minimum Dwellings per gross acre 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Maximum Dwellings per gross acre 8.0 8.0 12.0 18.0 24.0 Setbacks - Front (See Figure1) - Front, where garage is side-loaded or located behind the front plane of the house. 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ - Side, Interior · 1 or 2 stories 5’ 5’ 5’ 5’ 5’ · More than 2 stories 5’ 5’ 15’ 15’ 15’ - Side, Street 20’ 20’ 20’ 20’ 20’ - Rear · 1 or 2 stories 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ · More than 2 stories 15’ 15’ 20’ 20’ 20’ Minimum Lot Area (square feet) 5,000 5,000 5,000 2,500 2,500 Average Lot Width - Interior 50’ 50’ 50’ 50’ 50’ - Corner 70’ 70’ 70’ 70’ 70’ - Street Frontage 30’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 30’ Height 35’ 35’ 35’ 45’ 45’ Note: MU-V, MU-N, MU-C and MU-RG denote residential standards when included in a mixed-use district development in accordance with the North Meridian Land Use Map. North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-12 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 Table A. (CONT.) Alley – Loaded Residential Requirements & Standards REQUIREMENTS Setbacks - Front See Figure 1 - Rear · Living Area 15’ · Face of Garage to Alley 20’ · Side of the Garage 10’ - Interior Side 5’ - Street Side 10’ Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet) - Detached dwelling 3,200 - Attached dwelling 2,400 Minimum Lot Width - Detached Square Feet Dwelling 32’ - Attached Square Feet Dwelling 24’ Alley - Width 10’ – 12’ - Right-of-Way 16’ – 20’ Alley providing a lot’s legal frontage - Width 20’ - Right-of-Way 20’ - Length, maximum 500’ Height - Maximum per dwelling 35’ North Meridian Area Plan Section C NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS TND North Meridian Area Plan Section C-13 Compiled By Wardle and Associates November 15, 2002 Table B ALLOWED USE BY BASE DISTRICT ALLOWED USES. Unless otherwise specified, this table lists principal permitted (P), accessory (A), conditional (C), or prohibited (-) uses within the base district. A. Principal permitted uses shall be reviewed in accordance with the specific use standards in Title 11, Chapter 8. B. Accessory uses shall be reviewed in accord with the procedures in Title 11, Chapter 9. C. Conditional uses shall be approved in accord with the procedures in Title 11, Chapter 17. Districts RESIDENTIAL N-R MU-V MU-N MU-C MU-RG Accessory Uses to Allowed Dwellings A A A A A Boarding or Lodging houses - - C C C Childcare - Family childcare home C C C C C - Group childcare home C C C C C Dwellings - Accessory Dwelling Unit A A A A A - Apartment house - - C C C - Multi-Family Dwelling - C P P P - Three-Family Dwelling P P P P P - Townhouse P P P P P - Two-Family Dwelling P P P P P - Single Family Attached Dwelling P P P P P - Single Family Detached Dwelling P P P P P Home occupations A A A A A Libraries P P P P P Mobile home parks and subdivisions C C C C C Planned Development (PD) C C C C C