§ 404.118. N-O, Neighborhood Open District.

A. 

Intent. The N-O district accommodates a mix of housing types in a walkable neighborhood pattern. It is intended for a variety of small-scale multi-unit building types, with more intense development possible on blocks that transition to neighborhood centers, distinct destinations or major transportation routes as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. This district is organized around a quality public realm and neighborhood streetscapes that blend the various building types. It should be applied in close proximity to neighborhood centers and distinct destinations, with multiple connections to these supporting areas.

B. 

Uses. Uses shall be allowed in the N-O District in accordance with the Use Table of Section 405.030.

C. 

Building Types. Building types shall be allowed in the N-O District in accordance with the Building Type Table of Section 405.010, and include the following:

1. 

Detached house.

2. 

Duplex.

3. 

Row house.

4. 

Apartments.

5. 

Small civic building (limited).

D. 

Performance And Design Standards.

1. 

Design Standards. All buildings shall comply with the residential design standards of Section 407.080.

2. 

Parking. In addition to the general parking and design standards in Section 407.010, all off-street parking shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from the street frontage, and at least ten (10) feet from any lesser-intense zoning district on abutting property.

3. 

Institutional/civic Uses. Any permitted civic uses shall be in small civic building types located at prominent locations in the neighborhood to serve as a focal point and gathering place.

4. 

Limited Building Types. Low-rise or mid-rise apartment building types shall be limited to blocks that transition to non-residential development.

5. 

Live/work. Live/work building types shall be limited to corner lots only where at least one (1) street is a collector street or higher classification.

6. 

Open Space System. All projects greater than five (5) acres shall provide an open space system subject to the standards in Section 406.030. Any rezoning to this district below five (5) acres should have access to existing open spaces meeting the planning and design criteria of that Section or design at least ten percent (10%) of the area as active open space meeting those standards.

7. 

Frontage Types. Frontage types in Section 407.030 shall be applied to create a consistent streetscape along a single block face so that no front building line deviates by more than ten (10) feet from the average along the block, and no more than five (5) feet from adjacent lots.

R.O. 1996 § 404.118; Ord. No. 4558 § 1, 8-3-2015