CHAPTER 1272 R-3-B (MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL- SENIOR CITIZEN-2) 1272.01 PURPOSE: The R-3-B (Multi Family Residential Senior Citizen-2) zoning district has been established to provide a broad range of residential living opportunities within a campus-like setting, being specifically planned and designed to accommodate individuals of at least fifty five (55) years of age. A. PRINCIPAL USES: 1272.02 PERMITTED USES: The following uses shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance: 1. Single family, two-family, and/or multi-family independent living units to be occupied exclusively by one or more individuals aged fifty five (55) or over; 2. Assisted living facilities in multi-family dwelling unit configurations to be occupied exclusively by one or more individuals aged fifty five (55) or over. Assisted living facilities shall consist of a combination of housing, supportive services, personalized assistance and health care designed to address the individual needs of those who require assistance with the activities of daily living. Assisted living facilities may have central or private kitchens, dining areas, recreational areas, or other similar facilities, with separate bedrooms or living quarters where the emphasis of the facility remains residential. B. ACCESSORY USES: The following accessory uses shall be permitted only as approved by the City Planning The Zoning Code for The City of Solon 71
Commission and confirmed by City Council and only in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance: 1. Parking garages; 2. Parking lots; 3. Recreational areas; 4. Club houses; 5. Any other uses that are determined by the City of Solon to be incidental and accessory to any of the above permitted principal or accessory uses shall be permitted on the same lot as the principal use or accessory use, in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance; 6. Any use that is determined by the City of Solon to be substantially similar to any of the above listed accessory uses shall be permitted on the same lot as the principal use or accessory use, in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. C. PROHIBITED USES: Prohibited uses within the "R-3-B" zoning district shall include, but are not limited to, those listed below. This list shall be considered to be supplementary to "Item A" (Principal Uses) and "Item B" (Accessory Uses) of this Chapter. 1. Commercial use of any building or premises, including the parking or storing of commercial vehicles or equipment, except as explicitly permitted under the provisions of this Ordinance; 2. Keeping of agricultural animals, such as pigs, cows, goats, donkeys, horses, chickens or other fowl shall be prohibited, unless otherwise explicitly permitted within this ordinance; 3. Any use that is determined by the City of Solon to pose a general nuisance, or an imminent danger to the health, safety and welfare of the general public; 4. Any use that is determined by the City of Solon to be substantially similar to any of the above listed Prohibited Uses. (Ordinance 2014-128, passed 7/21/14, effective 11/25/14) The Zoning Code for The City of Solon 72
1272.03 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: The relevant requirements specified within Section 1271.03 shall apply within the R-3-B (Multi-Family Residential, Senior Citizen -2) zoning district except as follows: A. MAXIMUM SITE DENSITY: The maximum site density within a R-3-B development shall not exceed ten (10) dwelling units per acre. 1272.04 PARKING REQUIREMENTS: The relevant requirements specified within Section 1271.04 shall apply within the R-3-B (Multi-Family Residential, Senior Citizen -2) zoning district. 1272.05 LANDSCAPING AND SITE BUFFERING REQUIREMENTS: The relevant requirements specified within Section 1271.05 shall apply within the R-3-B (Multi-Family Residential, Senior Citizen -2) zoning district. 1272.06 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The relevant requirements specified within Section 1271.06 shall apply within the R-3-B (Multi-Family Residential, Senior Citizen -2) zoning district. The Zoning Code for The City of Solon 73
SUMMARY TABLE OF R-3-B (MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - SENIOR CITIZEN-2) REQUIREMENTS* FRONT SETBACK BUILDING 1. Independent Living Units 100 ft 2. Congregate Housing 200 ft SIDE YARD (interior).. 75 ft SIDE YARD (street). 100 ft REAR YARD (interior) 75 ft MAXIMUM HEIGHT 1. Independent Living Units 35 ft 2. Congregate Housing. 50 ft LOT MINIMUM PROJECT AREA. 1,089,000 sq ft (25 ac.) MINIMUM LOT WIDTH. n/a MAXIMUM UNITS PER ACRE.. 10 * SEE TEXT FOR COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS FIGURE A The Zoning Code for The City of Solon 74
COMPARISON OF MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING REQUIREMENTS* R1 R-2 R-3 R-3-A and R-3-B TWO FAMILY MULTI FAMILY MULTI FAMILY SENIOR CITIZEN BUILDING FRONT SET-BACK 70-73 ft 100 ft 100 ft 200 ft (SEE TEXT) REAR YARD 40 ft 50 ft 75 ft SIDE YARD 10 ft 35 ft 75 ft (interior) SIDE YARD 40 ft 100 ft 100 ft (street) CUMULATIVE SIDE YARD 20 ft 70 ft SEE TEXT MAX. BUILDING HEIGHT 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 50 ft (SEE TEXT) MIN. LIVING AREA PER DWELLING UNIT 1,000 sq ft 900 sq ft SEE TEXT LOT MIN. LOT AREA 20,000 sq ft 30,000 sq ft 1,089,000 (PROJECT AREA) (.46 ac.) (.69 ac.) (25 ac.) MIN LOT WIDTH 100 ft 150 ft n/a *SEE TEXT FOR COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS The Zoning Code for The City of Solon 75
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