Appendix 543. Fraternity/sorority houses.

Where fraternity/sorority houses are permitted, they must meet the following conditions:

1)

The use is located on the same parcel of land on which the main campus of a technical school, college or university is located or on an adjoining parcel owned by the technical school, college or university provided the structure is located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the main campus and is occupied by college, university, or professional organization recognized by that particular college, university or technical school. If the proposed structure is not within the required one thousand (1,000) feet of the main campus, then the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve the use as a special exception.

2)

The use adheres to the following lot size, building height, lot coverage, setbacks, and screening:

a.

The maximum density does not exceed eight (8) units per acre or portion thereof based on the lot area. The definition of a unit for a fraternity/sorority house is a room or suite of two (2) or more rooms that is designed for and not occupied by more than two (2) people and having only one (1) kitchen facility located within the building.

SETBACKS
	Adjacent to Non-Residential Uses		Adjacent to Residential Uses
Height	Less than 36'	Greater than 36'	Less than 36'	Greater than 36'
Front	50 feet	50 feet	50 feet	50 feet
Side	10 feet	20 feet	30 feet	40 feet
Rear	15 feet	30 feet	30 feet	30 feet

 

3)

Where the use abuts a residential zoning district and is not separated by a street right-of-way, the following screening provisions shall apply:

a)

A solid fence or wall at least six (6) feet in height shall be placed along the property line.

b)

The solid fence or wall is in accordance with the setbacks and requirements for privacy fences.

c)

A minimum of twenty (20) feet of existing vegetation or re-vegetated buffer yard shall be established between the proposed building and the adjacent residential district property line.

(Ord. No. 37-18, § 2, 5-1-18)