§ 24-67. Multiple-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, townhouses and townhomes.

Multiple-family dwellings, two-family dwellings (duplexes,) townhouses and townhomes are subject to all applicable regulations of the Miles City Codes except as modified or supplemented by these standards. These standards apply to multiple-family and two-family dwelling structures, including apartments, condominiums and retirement homes that contain more than two living units. They also apply to townhouse structures, and when a single parcel contains either multiple two-family dwellings or a combination of multifamily dwellings and two-family dwellings.

(a)

Pedestrian access. Such developments must provide a system of walkways connecting each dwelling to the following when applicable: adjacent public sidewalks, on-site parking lots or parking structures, other on-site multiple-family dwelling buildings, garages, disposal and recycling containers, mail boxes, recreation areas and storage areas.

(b)

Parking and vehicle access.

(1)

Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with section 24-50.

(2)

No more than 30 percent of the parking area may be located between the principal building and the front street.

(3)

Parking may not be located within any required side setback area.

(4)

Access and access routes meeting the requirements of the Miles City Fire Department may be required to ensure residents have adequate means of escape in the event of an emergency and that the fire department has sufficient access.

(c)

Design features. The developer shall provide at least three of the following (at the developer's discretion):

(1)

Modulated building wall planes on the front façade through the use of projections, recesses and offset planes with a minimum depth of two feet;

(2)

Balconies or bay windows on the front building facade;

(3)

Varied rooflines;

(4)

Visual diversity on all building façades by varying materials, texture, or color; and

(5)

Windows or glazed area equal to at least 15 percent of the combined total of all the building façades.

(d)

Utilities. Each unit shall be provided with separate utility connections and meters.

(e)

Townhouses and townhomes unit access. Each unit of townhouse/townhome developments shall be provided with at least two separate and private outdoor access doors.

(f)

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be installed in accordance with section 24-49.

(Ord. No. 1306 , § 1(Exh. A) 11-9-16)