Unified Land Development Code - Town of Gilbert

1.42 GILBERT UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
D. Intensity of use.
1. Maximum density: The maximum density in the R-3 District shall not exceed eighteen
(18) units for each net acre of land.
2. Minimum property size: Each parcel or lot shall be a minimum net lot size of twenty
thousand (20,000) square feet unless such a lot has been lawfully established and
recorded prior to the adoption of this requirement.
E. Specific requirements.
1. Approvals:
a. Developments of one acre or greater in net site area within the R-3 district
shall submit a site plan to the 'Town Council for approval prior to issuance of
building permits.
b. Site Plans shall show all parking areas, loading and refuse areas, drives, access
ways, locations and dimensions of buildings, elevations and floor plans of
buildings, and landscaping.
c. If such site plans are accompanied by a request for a Use Permit, the
application shall require a public hearing before the Planning Commission and
the Town Council.
2. Open space: Open space is a major element in establishing the character of a
development. The purpose of this section is to provide meaningful open space within the
project as well as a landscaped setting along public streets.
a. The amount of common open space provided in a project shall equal or exceed
the total "floor area" of all buildings up to a maximum of forty-five (45)
percent of the net lot area. No provision in this section shall require more than
forty-five (45) percent of the net lot area to be devoted to common open space
although the Town encourages developers to exceed the maxi-
mum requirement.
b. "Common open space" is defined as that portion of a parcel not covered by
buildings (included patios, balconies, or other private open space), parking
areas, or driveways. Such areas shall be devoted to the purpose of outdoor
living space for the residents and may include lawn areas, walkways, sitting
areas, courtyards, and outdoor recreation facilities. Buildings, structures, or
other impervious surfaces devoted to meaningful recreation or open space uses
shall be considered as open space.
c. "Floor area" shall include all areas for residential use on all floors measured
from the outside faces of exterior walls including balconies, entryways,
stairwells, management offices, lobbies, patios and any other space used for
habitation.
d. A minimum of forty (40) percent of the required common open space shall be
provided along the public street frontage in the form of landscaping setback.
Such areas shall not be required to exceed fifty (50) feet in width nor shall
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