§ 47-23.12. Bonus density in the RML-25, RMM-25 and RMH-25 districts with residential high land use designation.

A.

An increase of one (1) residential dwelling unit per net acre of parcel area may be permitted in the RML-25, RMM-25 or RMH-25 districts subject to the approval of a site plan level III permit, as provided in Section 47-24.2, for each two and one-half percent (2½%) of parcel area if the landscaped green area is increased beyond the required thirty-five percent (35%) percent minimum provided that such density does not exceed the maximum density permitted by the city's adopted future land use element (FLUE) for such parcel, and provided that:

1.

The additional landscaped area provided results in a development which improves the character of the area, provides active or passive recreation areas, increases the light and air circulation in the area, lessens noise and friction between people and land uses, tends to enhance the value of adjacent and nearby properties, acts as a deterrent to development of blight and slums, increases the tree canopy of the area, provides increased area for groundwater percolation or otherwise has a beneficial effect on the health, welfare and safety of the community.

2.

A maximum of ten (10) additional residential dwelling units per net acre of parcel area may be permitted, if sixty percent (60%) of the parcel is to be landscaped green area.

3.

It is found that the additional dwelling units authorized will not create traffic problems, strain on community facilities in the area or be detrimental to adjacent or nearby properties.

4.

Additional authorized units shall have two (2) or less bedrooms.

5.

Such landscaped green area shall be at ground level and unobstructed to the sky.

6.

Measurement of building height may be allowed from the second floor where more than one-half (½) of the ground floor is used for parking and the landscaped area increased.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-23.12), 6-18-97)