17.46.060 R2 project design criteria.
1. Compliance With Lindon City Code. Any proposal in the R2 Overlay Zone shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and all other applicable Lindon City Code divisions and the conditions imposed by the land use authority. The requirements and standards set forth herein shall apply to any R2 Overlay proposal.
2. Structure Setbacks. Building setbacks shall be the same as that required in the underlying residential zone in which the project is being constructed.
3. Width to Depth Ratio. No proposed lot utilized for an R2 Overlay project shall have a width to depth ratio that exceeds one (1) to three (3) unless the subject property is a platted subdivision lot previously approved by the city.
4. Land Ownership Designation. All land within a development shall be either common area, limited common area, dedicated to public use, privately owned as a buildable lot or a combination of the above.
5. Utilities. All dwelling units shall be served by the public sewer system and public water supply. Installation of these and other utilities shall conform to applicable building codes and city ordinances. All utilities shall be placed underground.
6. Fences. A six (6) foot high sight obscuring fence shall be erected on the perimeter, except the front yard setback, of all R2 projects. The land use authority may waive or modify fencing requirements if it is necessary to preserve the character and aesthetic qualities of the development or surrounding areas. These fencing requirements may be waived or modified by the land use authority only if the following criteria are met:
a. Removing or modifying the fence will still provide for an adequate buffer for the adjoining use.
b. The appearance or removing of the fence will not detract from the uses of neighboring property.
c. Removing or modifying the proposed fence will still provide some method of shielding for the neighboring use from noise, storage, traffic, or any other possible characteristics of an R2 Overlay project.
d. Problems with care and maintenance of fences shall be dealt with in accordance with Chapter 8.20, Public Nuisances.
7. Landscaping.
a. Except for driveways, the required front setbacks, street-side yard setbacks, and all common areas shall be permanently landscaped with trees, shrubs, lawn, or other living ground cover and shall be maintained in accordance with good landscaping practices.
b. Landscaped areas within the front yard and street-side yard setbacks may not be used for parking.
c. Not less than forty percent (40%) of the net acreage of the entire development shall remain in permanently landscaped areas.
8. Security Lighting. All R2 proposals with attached housing units shall include a security lighting system which shall be designed in such a way as to give control of its operation to the homeowner’s association or property owner of the project.
9. Parking. Dwelling units shall be provided with not less than two (2) off-street parking spaces each. Required off-street parking spaces shall not be permitted within the front yard or street-side yard setbacks. Guest parking shall be located within seventy five feet (75') of the dwellings served. All parking spaces, parking areas, and driveways shall be hard surface and properly drained as per Lindon City Development Manual specifications. Drainage shall not be channeled or caused to flow across pedestrian walkways. All freestanding and unenclosed parking structures incorporated into an R2 Overlay project shall be to the rear of the main building. Free standing parking structures shall not be allowed in the front or side yard setback of any lot.
10. Streets.
a. For the purposes of this section the following definitions apply:
“Driveway” shall mean a vehicular right-of-way owned and maintained privately that is no more than thirty-four feet (34') in width and is no less than twenty feet (20') in width. After considering public safety and access issues the land use authority shall designate the width of the drive access as per this requirement.
“Public street” shall mean a right-of-way owned and maintained by the city.
b. Public streets shall adhere to design and construction standards found within the Development Manual and shall be properly dedicated to the city.
c. A driveway shall be paved with either concrete or asphalt.
d. No “hammerhead” turnarounds shall be permitted.
e. All streets that are shown on the Lindon City Master Plan shall be developed as public streets according to the size and general location shown on the Lindon City Street Master Plan Map. The land use authority has the authority to require streets in an R2 proposal to connect with other public streets outside the proposed project where such connection is necessary for good traffic circulation in the area.
f. All streets in an R2 proposal shall be public streets. However, driveways may be permitted; provided, that:
i. They will not extend to provide service to another property or parcel not included in the project unless there is no reasonable way to access existing parcels contiguous to a private street. However, the land use authority may consider limited connections of additional lot accesses to a driveway on a case-by-case basis to allow for reasonable development of surrounding properties that will compliment the R2 Overlay project and will not cause a burden or hazard from traffic flows on the private driveway. Any additional lots that are approved to access R2 Overlay project driveways shall meet all standard lot and development requirements applicable to the zone in which the property is located, and could be accessed and served with utilities as a “stand alone” lot. Shared access shall only be permitted if it is determined to provide safer access for the additional lots in question and/or provides other reasonable benefits to the surrounding neighborhood and community.
ii. They will not provide access or travel between, or otherwise connect with two (2) or more public streets unless the street or driveway is designed to discourage through traffic.
iii. They are designed and constructed to city standards and specifications found within the Development Manual.
iv. They are designated on the final plat as perpetual right-of-way and public utility easements.
v. They shall not be longer than one hundred fifty feet (150'). Driveways longer than one hundred fifty feet (150') shall be dedicated public streets and comply with all city standards for public streets.
vi. Private driveways, private streets, and private utilities will not be maintained and/or serviced by the city.
11. Common Areas. Common areas of a development shall be developed according to the plan approved by the land use authority and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
12. Storage Areas and Central Waste Receptacles. Exterior storage areas available to multiple tenants for the keeping of boats, RVs, or other miscellaneous items shall be enclosed with a six (6) foot high sight obscuring fence. Said storage areas shall only be permitted on the side or rear of the dwelling units. Central waste receptacles shall only be permitted within a trash enclosure which meets standards found in the Development Manual. Trash enclosures shall be located in the side or rear of the dwelling units and must be accessible for garbage trucks. All individual garbage containers shall have the ability to be serviced from a public street.
13. Architectural Styles and Treatments. The intent of the architectural styles and treatment requirements is to maintain the single-family residential appearance of R2 multifamily projects and to avoid obvious recognition that the structure is a duplex, twin home, or triplex. R2 project proposals shall be designed according to traditional residential styles which are compatible with other homes in the immediate vicinity. The building colors shall be in earth tone(s) (refer to Commercial Design Guidelines for color palette). Unless otherwise existing, the building shall have no more than one (1) front door and garage/carport entrance facing the street frontage or facing the same direction unless in the rear of the building. Corner lots shall have no more than one (1) front door and garage/carport entrance facing each street or side-street frontage unless otherwise existing (See Table 17.46A). The applicant shall submit building elevations with details on exterior materials and colors addressing the requirements listed above. (Ord. 2020-14 § 1, amended, 2020; Ord. 2008-12, amended, 2008; Ord. 2008-6, amended, 2008; Ord. 2008-1, amended, 2008; Ord. 2007-14, amended, 2007; Ord. 2005-6, amended, 2005; Ord. 2004-1, amended, 2004; Ord. 2002-18, amended, 2002; Ord. 2000-13, amended, 2000; Ord. 98, amended, 1983)