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A. Applicability. Courtyard dwelling unit developments are allowed in the following districts: Low Density Residential (RL), Standard Density Residential (RS), Medium Density Residential (RM) and Medium-10 Residential (RM-10).

B. Permitted Uses.

1. Single-unit detached dwellings.

2. Duplexes.

3. Accessory dwelling units and structures.

C. The following standards are intended to promote compatibility and privacy between abutting buildings and allow for building maintenance:

1. Courtyard dwelling units on individual lots and parcels are subject to the standards of the underlying zoning district, except as follows:

a. RS, RM-10 and RM Districts. A three-foot minimum side setback is required on one side and a minimum seven-foot setback is required on the other side (courtyard setback) as shown in Figure 3.8.600.

b. RL District. A six-foot minimum side setback is required on one side and a minimum of 14-foot setback is required on the other side (courtyard setback).

2. Setbacks Abutting a Non-Courtyard Development. When a courtyard dwelling unit shares a side property line with a non-courtyard dwelling unit (including vacant lots), the courtyard dwelling unit must be set back from the common property line by a minimum of seven feet in the RS, RM-10 and RM Districts and 14 feet in the RL District.

3. Construction and Maintenance Easement. Prior to building permit approval, the applicant must submit a copy of a recorded easement for every courtyard dwelling unit that guarantees rights for the purpose of construction and maintenance of structures and yards. The easement must stipulate that no fence or other obstruction may be placed in a manner that would prevent maintenance of structures on the subject lot.

4. Privacy. In order to maintain privacy of a courtyard on an abutting courtyard lot or parcel, the windows on the first story wall must be clerestory windows located a minimum of five feet from the interior floor or obscured glass (e.g., frosted, patterned, bubbled, ribbed). This standard does not apply to abutting non-courtyard lots or parcels.

Figure 3.8.600.A – Courtyard Dwelling Units

[Ord. NS-2445, 2022; Ord. NS-2423, 2021; Ord. NS-2389, 2020]