§ 27-436. R-18 Zone (Multifamily Medium Density Residential).

(a)

Purposes.

(1)

The purposes of the R-18 Zone are:

(A)

To make available suitable sites for multifamily developments of low and moderate density and building bulk;

(B)

To provide for this type of development at locations recommended in a Master Plan, or at other locations which are found suitable by the District Council;

(C)

To provide for this type of development at locations in the immediate vicinity of the moderate-sized commercial centers of the County; and

(D)

To permit the development of moderately tall multifamily buildings, provided they are surrounded by sufficient open space in order to prevent detrimental effects on the use or development of other properties in the general vicinity.

(b)

Uses.

(1)

The uses allowed in the R-18 Zone are as provided for in the Table of Uses (Division 3 of this Part).

(c)

Regulations.

(1)

Additional regulations concerning the location, size, and other provisions for all buildings and structures in the R-18 Zone are as provided for in Divisions 1 and 5 of this Part, the Regulations Tables (Division 4 of this Part), General (Part 2), Off-street Parking and Loading (Part 11), Signs (Part 12), and the Landscape Manual.

(d)

Bedroom percentages.

(1)

The bedroom percentages for multifamily dwellings in the R-18 Zone shall be in accordance with Section 27-419, provided that this paragraph shall not apply where rehabilitation of an existing multifamily development, financed through Mortgage Revenue Bonds issued by the Housing Authority of Prince George's County, results in a reduction of the total number of existing dwelling units, where a condominium plat is recorded, in accordance with the provisions of the Maryland Condominium Act, setting out each dwelling unit as a separate unit, or where a housing cooperative is established to own the multi-family dwellings.

(e)

Site plan.

(1)

A Detailed Site Plan shall be approved for all attached and multifamily dwellings, including any associated community building or recreational facilities, in accordance with Part 3, Division 9, of this Subtitle.

(2)

A Detailed Site Plan revision shall not be required for an Urban Farm and its accessory structures, when there is a change in, including but not limited to, density, bedroom percentages or acreage.

(CB-64-1986; CB-1-1989; CB-33-1989; CB-109-2004; CB-76-2013)