1394-20 COMP Plan and Land Development Code Text Amendment - Density Increase

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Exhibit 2 RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION: Residential Urban (RU) RU Purpose It is the purpose of this category to depict those areas of the City that are now developed, or appropriate to be developed, in an low to moderately intensive residential manner, and to recognize such areas as primarily well-suited for residential uses that are consistent with the urban qualities, transportation facilities, and natural resource characteristics of such areas. The RU category accommodates a mix of higher density single family and multi-family uses and highly compatible retail and office uses. Accessory dwelling units are allowed in certain situations to: • Create new housing units while respecting the look and scale of single family neighborhoods; • Increase the housing stock of existing neighborhoods in a manner that is less intensive than alternatives; • Allow more efficient use of the existing housing stock and infrastructure; • Provide a mix of housing that responds to changing family needs (life cycle housing) and smaller '. households; • Provide a means for residents, particularly seniors, single parents, and families with grown children, to remain in their homes and neighborhoods, and obtain extra income, security, companionship, and services; and • Provide a broader range of accessible and more affordable housing. Nonresidential uses shall visually conform to the residential character of the neighborhood, and primarily serve the needs of the neighborhood in which they y are located in order to reduce vehicle miles traveled. Use Characteristics Those uses appropriate to and consistent with this category include: Primary Uses: • Residential; Residential Equivalent1 Secondary Uses: • Public/Semi-Public; Neighborhood Commercial, Transient Accommodations2 Locational Characteristics This category is generally appropriate to areas served by a complete range of urban services with particular emphasis on the availability of transit services and recreation/open space facilities; in areas where use and development characteristics are urban in nature; and in areas in close proximity to employment centers, community shopping centers, and arterial and collector highwaay facilities. Standards Residential Use: • Density Range: 7.5-4-4 20 dwelling units per gross acre. Residential Equivalent Use: • Shall not exceed an equivalent of 3.0 beds per permitted Nonresidential Use: dwelling unit at 14 dwelling units per gross acre. Allowed in certain situations on small sites in or near dense residential neighborhoods to encourage the provision of small scale retail and service uses for benefit of nearby residential areas. A variety of uses may be located in one building... Uses are restricted in size to promote a local orientation and to limit adverse impact to nearby residential areas. Development is intended to be pedestrian-oriented and compatible with the scale and layout of nearby residential areas. Parking areas are restricted since their appearance is generally out of character with neighborhoods. Such development must obtain approval. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)— 0.50 Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR)—0.80 Zoning Compatibility R3—Medium Density Residential —� R4—Multi-family Residential Zoning districts compatible with this category: —♦ OP—Office Professional Cl —Neighborhood Commercial PUD-Planned Unit Development 1. Residential Equivalent Use—Residential like accommodation other than a dwelling unit,including group home,congregate care,nursing home,and comparable assisted living facilities. 2. Secondary uses in residential categories require approval under a site plan controlled zoning district. CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LU-15