§ 27-439. R-10 Zone (Multifamily High Density Residential).

(a)

Purposes.

(1)

The purposes of the R-10 Zone are:

(A)

To provide suitable sites for high-density multifamily residential development;

(B)

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

(C)

To provide residences in close proximity to the principal commercial and cultural centers of the County.

(b)

Criteria for location.

(1)

Among the possible methods for carrying out the purposes of this zone, preference should be given (where possible) to the assembly and use of sites occupied by deteriorated development which is in need of redevelopment.

(c)

Uses.

(1)

The uses allowed in the R-10 Zone are as provided for in the Table of Uses (Division 3 of this Part).

(d)

Regulations.

(1)

Additional regulations concerning the location, size, and other provisions for all buildings and structures in the R-10 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.

(e)

Bedroom percentages.

(1)

The bedroom percentages for multifamily dwellings in the R-10 Zone shall be in accordance with Section 27-419.

(f)

Site plan.

(1)

A Detailed Site Plan shall be approved for all multifamily dwellings (one hundred ten (110) feet high and under), including any associated community building or recreational facilities, in accordance with Part 3, Division 9, of this Subtitle. Multifamily dwellings higher than one hundred ten (110) feet shall be governed by the approved Special Exception Site Plan which is required for dwellings of this height.

(CB-1-1989; CB-33-1989)