The 2004 Membership Survey indicated that the Association could play a more active role in educating the residents of the Overlay about ordinances that directly affect the neighborhood. Through each Newsletter, we will attempt to inform the membership of the most relevant city codes.

Reviewing City Code.

Our first suggestion is that those of your that have internet access learn how to review current city codes on line.  You may be able to achieve this by selecting the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/auwbn

If that doesn't work

All the city ordinances will appear on the left.  Chapter 29 is Zoning and Section 26-160 establishes the College Hill Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District.  This ordinance gives you all the information on the codes that affect the Overlay. We will start to review these codes for you.

Parking: Section 29-160-e District requirements and criteria for review

(1)   Minimum on-site parking requirements: a. Single family residence: Two parking stalls per residence. b. Two-family residence: Two stalls per dwelling units plus one additional stall for each bedroom in each dwelling unit in excess of two bedrooms. C. Multi-family residence: Two stalls per dwelling unit plus one additional stall for each bedroom in excess of two bedrooms.  One additional stall shall be provided for every five units for visitor parking.  e. Fraternity/sorority: Five parking stalls plus one stall for every two residents in excess of four residents.

(2)   Parking lot standards: a. All parking lots (three or more parking stalls) shall be hard surfaced with concrete or asphalt, provided with a continuous curb, be set back a minimum five feet from adjacent property lines or public right-of-way, and otherwise conform to all parking guidelines as specified in this section and in section 29-177 of the Zoning Ordinance. b. All parking lots located in residential (R zoning districts) shall provide a continuous screen measuring at least foru feet in height at the time of installation of either solid or vegetative materials.  The screen shall be located along that portion of the lot that is ten feet or less from the property line.  c. No required front or side yards in any residential (R zoning district) shall be used for parking except a single driveway.