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Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 1 19.04.060 Residential Mix Zone (RM) A. Purpose Statement 1. The R-M zone is primarily a residential zone intended to be a transitional zone between low density residential neighborhoods and commercial uses. It primarily accommodates medium to high density residential development/complexes including: duplexes, townhomes, twin homes, tri-plexes, four-plexes, higher unit complexes, and mixed-use, located generally along major streets. A limited list of non-residential uses may be allowed. This zone is intended to provide residents a comfortable, healthy, safe, and pleasant living environment in a high-quality setting. B. Permitted And Conditional Uses 1. Uses in the Residential Mix (RM) Zone are as determined by Table 19.XX.1 Permitted and Conditional Uses in the Residential Mix (RM) Zone. If a use is not specifically designated in the table then it is prohibited. Table 19.XX.1 Permitted and Conditional Uses in the Residential Mix (RM) Zone P= Permitted C= Conditional Use Review Required Land Use RM Limitations / References Residential Uses Dwelling, Two-Household P See standards in Medium Density Zones Dwellings, Three-Household P See standards in Medium Density Zones Dwellings, Four-Household P See standards in Medium Density Zones Dwellings, Multiple-Household up to 30’ building height and 6 units P Mixed-use shall be required for developments located within 500’ of specified intersections.. See additional standards below. Dwellings, Multiple-Household over 30’ building height and more than 6 units C Mixed-use shall be required for developments located within 500’ of specified intersections. At least three units shall have primary façade and primary entrance facing the street in developments with more than six units ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 2 Table 19.XX.1 Permitted and Conditional Uses in the Residential Mix (RM) Zone P= Permitted C= Conditional Use Review Required Land Use RM Limitations / References Multiple household dwelling Affordable Housing and Mixed- Income C Affordable Housing or Mixed-Income Housing developments or individually owned units are permitted uses, subject to the design standards within this Chapter. Exempt from lot width and lot coverage requirements. *A minimum 50% of the multiple household dwellings must be affordable to be deemed Affordable Housing. *A minimum 20% of the multiple household dwellings must be affordable to be deemed Mixed-Income Housing. At least three units shall have primary façade and primary entrance facing the street in developments with more than six units. Group Home P Short-term rentals P As set forth in MKC 5.19, Short-term rentals Commercial Uses Banks or Financial Institution C Permitted only within mixed-use. Excludes non- depository institutions, such as check cashing, drive through prohibited Commercial Daycare Center C Permitted only within mixed-use. Gym / Fitness Studio C Permitted only within mixed-use. Personal Service C Permitted only within mixed-use. Preschool C Permitted only within mixed-use. Restaurant C Permitted only within mixed-use. Drive through prohibited Retail C Permitted only within mixed-use. Civic and Institutional Uses Public uses C Quasi-Public Use C Religious Assembly P Miscellaneous Uses Accessory Uses and buildings/structures P As set forth in MKZ 19.XX.XX Accessory Uses, Accessory Buildings and Structures ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 3 C. Permitted Use Incentive for Multi-Household Dwellings and Ownership, Affordable Housing Incentives 1. Multi-household dwellings proposed to be constructed at 30’ and lower in height and under 50 units shall be permitted uses. 2. All other standards apply, except density limitations are reduced to 1500 square feet per unit. 3. When ownership concepts are proposed such as condominiums, the same incentives as described for affordable housing are allowed. D. Spatial Requirements 1. The minimum setbacks, maximum height and lot size requirements are as set forth in Table 19.2.X Setbacks and Lot Size Minimums for Medium Density Residential Zoning Districts. 2. Setbacks. a. For the purposes of this chapter, where setbacks are measured from a right-of- way containing a fully improved sidewalk, setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the sidewalk that is closest to the front facade of the building. b. Where fifty (50) percent or more of the abutting lot frontage is occupied by a building façade, the front yard setback shall not be less than the average of existing buildings located within three hundred (300) feet on the same side of the street, as measured in both directions from the center point of the frontage to be developed, but a front setback shall never be less than fifteen (15) feet. Figure 19. 1 Spatial Requirements Diagram Table 19.XX.2 Spatial Regulations for the Residential Mix (RM) Zone (ALTERNATIVE) ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 4 Two, Three, and Four- Household Dwellings Multi-household Dwellings– Five or more dwellings in a building Other Permitted Principal Uses Principal Buildings Minimum Lot Area 3,000 sf per dwelling 2,000 sf per dwelling, except affordable units and individually owned may reduce these minimums to 1500 square feet 20,000 sf Minimum Total Lot Width 50 feet 50 feet 50 feet Figure 19. 2 Maximum Building Height Diagram Table 19.XX.2 Spatial Regulations for the Residential Mix (RM) Zone Two, Three, and Four- Household Dwellings Multi-household Dwellings– Five or more dwellings in a building Other Permitted Principal Uses Maximum Building Height (Excluding fire walls, parapets, skylights, towers, steeples, flagpoles, shade structures, and all other architectural features) 30’ (one story) Up to 45’ (two stories) * 45’ (two stories) * Maximum Lot Coverage 40 % 50 % 50 % Maximum Building Length None Required 150’ 150’ ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 5 Minimum Front Yard Setback 20’ 20’ 20’ Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback, where subject property shares a side property boundary with a property zoned R-1, R-2, R-4, or AG 15 feet 25 feet 25 feet Table 19.XX.2 Spatial Regulations for the Residential Mix (RM) Zone Two, Three, and Four- Household Dwellings Multi-household Dwellings– Five or more dwellings in a building Other Permitted Principal Uses Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet Minimum Yard Depth Between Buildings – Multi-Household Development 5 feet 10 feet 10 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet *Height Transition Requirements. For any development adjacent to an R- 1, R-2, R-4, or AG zone, the maximum height, as measured per Table 19.XX.3, for buildings or structures in the RM zone within one hundred (100) feet of a residential zone boundary shall not exceed 30’ feet. Table 19.XX.2 Spatial Regulations for the Residential Mix (RM) Zone Two, Three, and Four- Household Dwellings Multi-household Dwellings– Five or more dwellings in a building Other Permitted Principal Uses ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 6 Accessory Buildings Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback 20’ 20’ 20’ Minimum Rear Yard Setback 5’ 5’ 5’ Minimum Setback from Principal Building 10’ 10’ 10’ Maximum Building Height * 14’- 20’. Any accessory structure more than 14’ in height shall be set back an additional foot from the property line for each foot in height over 14’, up to the maximum height of 20’. Table 19.XX.2 Spatial Regulations for the Residential Mix (RM) Zone Two, Three, and Four- Household Dwellings Multi-household Dwellings– Five or more dwellings in a building Other Permitted Principal Uses Minimum Rear and Interior Side Yard when abutting an R-1, R-2, or R-4 Zone District 10’ 10’ 10’ Maximum Lot Coverage 25% 25% 25% E. Site Design Standards. Developments with more than two dwelling units within the RM Zone must meet the following site layout requirements. 1. Street Frontage. Development along any right-of-way must face the street and buildings must be oriented parallel to the right-of-way as much as practical. 2. Building Entrances and ground level living space. a. Functional residential entrances are required on any street-facing façade. b. First floor entrances shall be oriented to common areas using the following hierarchy: i. Street ii. Courtyard or common open space ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 7 iii. Auto courts / alley c. First floor entrances shall include a porch of at least 100 square feet and a fence, wall or hedge no taller than 4 feet. Such areas are included in the open space requirement. d. Dwelling units shall have a minimum ground level living space of at least one hundred and fifty (150) square feet with a minimum width of ten feet Garages, utility / laundry rooms, hallways, bathrooms and workshops do not count as living space for this purpose. Figure 19. 4 Ground Level Living Space Diagram 3. Multiple Building Types. When a development consists of multiple building types, each building in the development must comply with maximum building height and building length requirements for the building type, as well as the following requirements: a. Maximum lot coverage: Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 40 percent. b. Interior Side Yard Setbacks: Minimum interior side yard setbacks shall follow the requirements for multi-household dwellings with five or more units in a building. c. Setbacks between buildings: Where two building types are adjacent to each other in a development, the setbacks between the buildings shall follow the requirements for multi-household dwellings with five or more dwellings in a building. d. Minimum Lot area Per Unit: The minimum lot area for a development with multiple building types shall be the sum of the lot area required for each building type times the number of units of that building type. In no case shall the total area required be less than 2,000 square feet per unit, regardless of building type. 4. Interior Streets and Driveways. The design of public and private streets within a development shall follow Millcreek standards for road widths as established by the Millcreek Transportation Master Plan and the development standards identified in the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, Title 14. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 8 a. Notwithstanding the requirements in MKC Title 14, private streets and driveways serving more than one multi-household dwelling shall have an unobstructed drivable surface of at least twenty-five (25) feet in width. The unobstructed drivable surface shall be increased as required by the local fire authority. b. Notwithstanding the requirements in MKC Title 14, private streets shall be subject to the same inspections and construction standards as required for public streets. c. The City shall be granted a utility easement for the entire interior street system in a development project. d. Where garages face each other, a minimum of twenty-five (25) square feet of landscaping shall be required in the driveway area, between each dwelling unit. 5. Sidewalks. As required elements of a development, interior sidewalks shall be at least five feet wide installed to serve the development and connect to the public street, and shall comply with the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction. 6. Parking and Vehicular Access. Parking for developments in the RM zone shall follow the requirements of MKZ 19.80. Additionally, developments shall comply with the following requirements: a. Parking required for each residential dwelling unit must be in a structure, a podium, a private garage, or a carport. b. Parking Location. For residential and mixed-use developments with eight or more dwelling units, parking is allowed between any building façade and the property line along a right-of-way. Such parking shall not encroach on the side or front setbacks. Parking may not encroach into a side or rear yard setback, where abutting a property that is located in an R-1, R-2, R-4, or AG zone. c. Private Garage Requirements. If a private garage is utilized, it must meet the following standards: i. Two parking space garage: minimum unobstructed size of twenty-two (22) feet wide by twenty (20) feet in length, or twenty (20) feet wide by twenty-two (22) feet in length. ii. Single parking space garage: minimum unobstructed size of ten (10) feet wide by twenty-two (22) feet in length, or eleven (11) feet wide by twenty (20) feet in length. iii. All private garages must have a minimum unobstructed height of seven feet for the entire required length and width of the private garage. iv. Garage doors shall use complementary colors and include windows. v. Private garage doors and private garages shall not be the only means of access to a dwelling. d. Vehicular Access to Private Garages. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 9 i. Vehicle access serving a private garage shall be at least twenty-six (26) feet in width. ii. Where such drives serve units with opposing garages, landscaping shall be added between units iii. Developments with twenty-five (25) or more units and lot widths of 150’ shall provide a driveway for each garage with a minimum width of twelve (12) feet and minimum unobstructed depth of twenty (20). e. Tandem Spaces in Podiums and Structures. Tandem spaces in conjunction with garages may be allowed only for residential uses with a minimum size requirement of twenty (20) feet in length and ten (10) feet in width per parking space, up to a maximum of two contiguous spaces for unit. f. Vehicular Entry Gates Prohibited. Vehicular entry gates are prohibited as part of any multi-household development unless the gate services a structure or podium. Gates must be situated in a manner that does not pose a traffic hazard due to vehicle queues waiting to enter through the gate. g. Parking is prohibited within required fire access and turnaround facilities. h. Tandem parking or parking in a private garage or driveway shall not be included in any required guest parking calculation. i. Additional standards for Three-Household and Four-Household Buildings: i. Private or Shared Driveways. No more than two units may share a driveway. ii. No driveway or combined driveway with the adjacent unit shall exceed twenty-four (24) feet in width unless such driveways are separated by a minimum five feet wide irrigated planter that includes at least one shrub and one (10 medium size tree. iii. Driveways located on a street with a right-of-way greater than or equal to sixty-six (66) feet shall prohibit backing out onto the public street. 7. Open Space. Common and private open space shall be provided for residential uses in the amount of at least thirty percent (30%) of the gross site area of the building or development in the RM zone. a. For purposes of this section, gross site area means the total area of the development excluding anything in the public right of way. b. The required common open space shall be usable land areas that are not occupied by buildings, dwellings, structures, parking areas, streets, public park strips, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, walking paths, driveways, or alleys and shall be accessible by all residents of the development. c. The area of a building erected in the RM zone for the principal purpose of providing an amenity or required interior common amenity spaces may be included as open space. Said open space may be an area of land or water set ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 10 aside, or reserved for use by residents of the development, including an expanse of lawn, trees, plants, fully accessible landscaped roof areas, or other natural areas. d. Individual unit private outdoor open space shall be counted toward the total open space requirement. e. Common open space also includes formal picnic areas, and recreational areas. Common open space may be distributed throughout the development and need not be in a single large area. f. Open space amenities and gathering shall reflect the market that the development is attempting to attract. 8. Fencing. Fencing for developments in the R-M zone shall follow the requirements of MKZ 19.XX. In addition, perimeter fencing is required where any development in the RM zone is adjacent to an R-1, R-2, R-4, or AG zone, and for non- residential uses located adjacent to residential uses and mixed-use developments. a. Acceptable fencing materials include architecturally designed brick, stone, or block, or pre-cast concrete. b. Fencing with materials using composite products, wrought iron, wood, or vinyl may be allowed with a minimum two foot wide, six-foot tall brick or stone pillars spaced every twelve (12) feet on center. c. If exterior fencing is installed along a public right-of-way, materials shall be limited to brick, stone, block, pre-cast concrete, or metal or composite picket, and shall be setback a minimum of five feet from the property line to allow for a landscaping buffer designed in accordance with MKZ 19.XX to soften long expanses of walls. 9. Garbage and Recycling. The development shall be designed to accommodate and efficiently manage the collection, storage, and removal of garbage to minimize detrimental effects of the collection, storage, and removal on any residence within the development and adjacent neighborhoods. a. Collection of garbage and recycling must occur on the property, and not on a public right-of-way. b. Dumpster enclosure structure shall not be located closer than ten feet (10’) to any perimeter property line and shall not be located in between the primary structure(s) and the right-of-way. c. Dumpster and recycling enclosure structures must have a minimum of four sides, including an opaque gate on one side, that reflect or emulate the materials, design, and quality of the overall development. All developments shall provide recycling services. Enclosures and gates must be a minimum of six feet in height and must completely screen the contents within from view. 10. Mechanical Equipment and Utilities. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 11 a. All mechanical equipment such as HVAC systems shall be screened from view from the ground level vantage point along an adjacent street or private vehicular access as set forth in Buffer C of MKZ 19.77.050. b. All utilities shall be located underground including telephone, cable, fiber optic, or transmission power lines. c. Utility equipment shall be screened from view as set forth in Buffer C of MKZ 19.77.050. 11. Privacy. Each residential or mixed-use building in the RM zone shall provide adequate visual and acoustical privacy for dwelling units. a. Fences, walks, barriers, landscaping, and sound reducing construction techniques with a maximum transmission of 55 decibels in the walls and ceilings shall be used to enhance the privacy of its occupants, the screening of objectionable views or uses, and the reduction of noise. b. Where balconies or patios are provided for residential buildings, balconies or patio shall have an opaque fence that is at least three feet tall. 12. Rooftop Gardens and Rooftop Patios. For any development adjacent to an R-1, R-2, R-4 or AG zone, rooftop gardens or rooftop patios are prohibited within one hundred (100) feet of a residential zone boundary, unless the rooftop garden, patio or amenity space is not located above the highest occupied floor of a building in the RM zone or is obstructed from view from the zone boundary by at least twenty (20) feet of occupied floor space. 13. Lighting a. Interior Street and Parking Lot Lighting. Street and pedestrian lighting for streets on the interior of the development is required. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan which indicates the type and location of lights in relation to the development and designed for pedestrian safety. Minimum Average Foot- Candles for interior streets and parking lots shall be 0.3, the fixture height shall not exceed 25 feet, and no poles shall be located within 20 feet of any property line. b. Dark Sky Compliant Lighting Required. All lighting fixtures, including street lights, security lighting, building accent lighting and pedestrian lighting, shall be directed downward, shielded, and include mechanisms to prevent dark sky illumination. c. Yard Lights. An energy efficient LED street-oriented yard light shall be required per street facing façade where public street lighting is inadequate per the following: ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 12 i. Maximum height of eight feet ii. Minimum lighting capacity of 0.2 foot candles and/or 500 lumens. iii. Yard lights shall direct the light downward and include cut offs to prevent dark sky illumination. iv. Yard lights shall be located within five feet of the public right of way. F. Building Materials and Massing Design Standards. 1. Building Massing and Façade Articulation. Buildings with brick or stone comprising 80 percent of all facades, excluding windows and doors, shall be designed to have at least two of the following massing or façade design elements. All other buildings in the RM zone shall be designed to have at least four of the following massing or façade design elements. a. Visual breaks along the street-facing façade such as horizontal articulation in the plane of the façade by at least 2 feet. b. Change in height at the top of the building by at least 10 feet for every 30 feet of façade length. c. Changes in materials, color, texture or pattern for greater than 50 percent of the building facade. d. Indentations or recesses at least 5 feet in depth along the street facing facades at 50-foot intervals. e. Usable terraces at least 10 feet in depth along the street facing facades (unless required as a step back). Usable terraces must provide either private or common leisure space. f. Vertical landscaping on trellises attached to the wall that cover at least 20 percent of a wall facing a street. g. Step backs of at least ten feet where not otherwise required on facades facing streets with a 66’ ROW or greater. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 13 Figure 19. 5 Building Massing and Façade Articulation Diagram 2. Building Massing and Façade Variation for Developments Containing Multiple Buildings. a. No more than two adjacent buildings or buildings within 300’ of the development shall exhibit the same or substantially the same architectural design for street facing façades. b. All buildings in the development shall provide variation in all façades, including but not limited to, the use of materials and relief, to avoid monotonous design. For purposes of this section relief means: foundation jogs over two feet, bay or box windows, cantilevered living areas, recessed garages, pitched roofs versus flat, building length reduced by at least 20%, rooftop terraces where none exist at other locations, functional street facing balconies where none exist at other locations, and/or usable front porches of at least six feet in depth that extend across 40 percent or more of the front façade. c. At least three units for every 150’ shall have the primary entry along the primary street facing facade. d. Developments with five or more residential dwelling units must meet one of the following additional standards if structures are greater than thirty feet (30’) in height: ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 14 i. A ten-foot (10’) step back is utilized between the first or second stories and third story on the façade of any building over thirty feet (30’) in height. The step back must be present on any façade that faces any street, property frontage, and residential zone boundary. ii. The building over thirty feet (30’) in heigh incorporates brick or stone on at least eighty (80) percent of all facades, excluding windows and doors. Brick or stone facades supersede the varying materials requirements for upper floors. 3. Windows. Windows or doors shall comprise at least twenty-five (25) percent of each story of any street-facing façade. Buildings on streets with a right-of-way width of 80’ or greater the street facing façade windows shall be increased to thirty (30) percent and include triple pane windows. 4. Building Materials. Except for two household building types, exterior materials of a durable, resilient nature shall be used such as brick, stone, stucco, prefinished panel, composite materials, or other materials of similar quality, hardiness, and low maintenance characteristics. Identification of materials are required as part of the submittal. If the City staff questions the proposed materials based on the specified materials in this ordinance, a materials board may be required providing samples of the proposed materials. Materials must meet the following requirements: Figure 19. 6 Building Materials Diagram a. With the exception of brick or stone, no single material is allowed to exceed 50 percent on any street-facing facade, excluding windows. b. Other materials may be considered for soffits, gables, or as an accent or architectural feature. c. Twenty-five-year guarantee, architectural shingles and/or other longer lasting roof materials are required. d. Stucco, EIFS, architecturally finished concrete, or metal siding shall comprise no more than 20 percent of any façade visible from a street or from an abutting property that is located in an R-1, R-2, R-4, or AG zone. e. A change of materials is required between the ground story and upper stories. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 15 5. Renewable Energy Incentive. Projects with solar power arrays, windmills/turbines, or functional geothermal systems, suitable to generate fifty (50) percent or more of the development’s electrical demand shall be permitted an additional five feet in height and not required to be screened from view. Solar carport rooftops are encouraged. Wind power generators shall have a setback from any property line equal to their height and not exceed a sound level of sixty (60) dB as measured from a point on the ground at least thirty (30) feet from the wind power generator. 6. Required Features. a. Storage. Each residential dwelling unit for developments with three or more dwelling units shall be required to contain interior storage equal to one hundred (100) cubic feet. b. Washer and Dryer hook-ups. All multi-household residential developments shall include either washer and dryer hook-ups for each dwelling unit or an on - site laundry. c. Balconies or Patios. All Residential units shall have a private outdoor space per the following standards: i. Developments with 3-4 dwelling units: Each residential unit shall have a private balcony and/or patio with a minimum of sixty (60) square feet with a minimum five foot depth. ii. Developments with five or more dwelling units: Each residential unit shall have a private outdoor balcony and/or patio. Balconies must be a a minimum of sixty (60) square feet. Patios must be a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet with a minimum five foot depth. d. Management. Twenty-four (24)-hour on-site management is required for all residential developments consisting of more than fifty (50) dwelling units. G. Design Standards for Non-Residential Buildings. Design standards for non- residential buildings in the RM zone shall follow the design requirements found in MKZ 19.XX, Commercial Zone. H. Design Standards for Mixed-Use Buildings. Design standards for mixed-use buildings in the RM zone containing residential uses shall follow the design requirements found in MKZ 19.XX, Commercial Zone. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 16 1. Recreational Amenities. For residential developments with eight or more dwelling units, recreational amenities are required per Table 19.XX Required Number of Recreation Facilities. TABLE 19.XX-4 Total Number of Bedrooms Total Number of Recreational Facilities 8-50 1 51-150 2 151-225 3 226-300 4 301-400 5 401-500 6 501+ 7 plus 1 additional amenity for each 100 bedrooms above 600. 2. Amenities shall be considered per the following criteria: a. Sport Courts: i. Large sport courts such as basketball, tennis, volleyball or similar shall be regulation size and each court may count as one amenity up to a limit of three ii. Small sport courts such as pickleball, handball shuffleboard, horseshoes or similar may count as one amenity for every three courts up to six courts totaling two amenities. b. Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Saunas: i. 1,000 square feet pool surface area plus a cooling deck with a minimum width of ten feet (10’) in all areas may count as one recreational amenity. ii. 2,500 square feet pool surface area plus a cooling deck with a minimum width of twenty feet (20’) in all areas may count as two recreational amenities. iii. 5,000 square feet pool surface area plus a cooling deck with a minimum width of twenty feet (20’) in all areas may count as three recreational amenities. iv. A hot tub or sauna area with a minimum eight person capacity may count as one recreational amenity. c. Picnic Area. A picnic area may be considered as one recreational amenity, up to a limit of two should it meet all the following criteria: ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 17 i. The seating area is covered by a pavilion, gazebo, pergola or similar shelter covering a minimum of 500 square feet; ii. Tables with seating and /or benches for a minimum of fifteen (15) persons; iii. At least one fixed cooking grill is provided; and iv. A least one trash receptacle is provided. d. Dog Park. A dog park may be considered as a recreational amenity if it meets all the following criteria: i. The dog park enclosure is 3,000 square feet minimum; ii. The enclosure is fenced by a minimum five foot tall fence meeting the requirements of MKZ 19.X.XX Fencing; iii. No point of the enclosure may be less than thirty feet (30’) in width; iv. The enclosure shall include a minimum of one dog waste station which shall include a bag dispenser and waste receptacle to be installed along the perimeter of the enclosure for every 3,000 square feet of the associated dog park; and v. One twenty-five (25) square foot animal washing bay with associated plumbing shall be provided in conjunction with the dog park. e. Community /Amenity Centers may be considered as a recreational amenity should it meet all the following criteria: i. Gym, fitness center and/or weight room may count as one recreational amenity if it is a minimum of 750 square feet and appropriately equipped for fitness activities. ii. A game room that is a minimum of 750 square feet and includes at least three dedicating game spaces for activities such as table tennis, billiards, air hockey, or similar may count as one recreational amenity. iii. A business center, workshare space, teleconferencing spaces that total a minimum of 500 square feet may count as one recreational amenity. A maximum of one business center may be utilized as an amenity. iv. A lounge, movie theatre, or party or similar gathering room that is a minimum of 750 square feet may count as one recreational amenity. f. Lawn or gathering area for non-organized sports may be considered one recreational amenity as set forth in the following criteria: ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 18 i. The lawn or gathering area is a minimum of 5,000 square feet and at least sixty feet (60’) wide in all areas. ii. Landscaping must be done in a manner that preserves the openness of the area for such activities. iii. The lawn or gathering area is not located within drainage storage areas. iv. No more than one recreational amenity may be awarded for a lawn or gathering area on a given project. g. Trails may be considered as recreational amenities as set forth in the following criteria: i. Trails 1,000- 2500 feet in length may count as one recreational amenity. ii. Trails over 2,500 feet in length may count as two recreational amenities. iii. No more than two amenities may be awarded for trails on a given project. iv. Six feet foot minimum width shall be maintained for the entirety of the trail. v. The trail shall features demarcated lanes for non-motorized use such as bicycling, walking, skating, or jogging. vi. The trail may or may not be paved, but shall be constructed of a dust- free surface. h. Playgrounds may be considered as recreational amenities as set forth in the following criteria: i. Active recreational area that is a minimum of 2,500 square feet may count as one recreational amenity. ii. No more than two recreational amenities may be awarded for playgrounds on a given project. iii. Playgrounds shall feature a variety of facilities, including equipment for younger children. iv. When adjacent to any parking area, road, or other hazardous place the playground must be fenced with an open-style fence. i. Recreational Amenities not listed may be considered by the Director of Planning at the time of site plan submittal. In order to approve of such alternate amenities, the applicant must demonstrate all of the following criteria is met by the proposed amenity: ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Together Code Update I Chapter 19.0X.X Residential Mix Zone I v4 19 i. The amenity serves a clear recreational function and serves as a clear enhancement to the quality of life for the residents of the development. ii. The proposed amenity is of similar or better standards to the amenities provided in this section. iii. The amenity is of a permanent nature. iv. The proposed amenity will not be of nuisance to residents or neighboring properties. I. Related Provisions. For additional information refer to the zoning ordinance and in particular the following sections Related Provisions Reference Section Topic MKZ 19.76.020 Occupancy permit MKZ 19.76.070 Division of a two-family dwelling MKZ 19.76.100 Sale of space needed to meet requirements MKZ 19.76.140 Private garage or carport—Reduced yards MKZ 19.76.190 Height limitations—Exceptions MKZ 19.76.200 Additional height allowed when MKZ 19.76.020 Occupancy permit MKZ 19.76.070 Division of a two-family dwelling MKZ 19.76.100 Sale of space needed to meet requirements MKZ 19.76.140 Private garage or carport—Reduced yards MKZ 19.76.190 Height limitations—Exceptions MKZ 19.76.200 Additional height allowed when MKZ 19.76.210 Off-site improvements MKZ 19.80.040 Number of spaces required