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2-3(E)   RESIDENTIAL - MULTI-FAMILY LOW DENSITY ZONE DISTRICT (R-ML)
2-3(E)(1)   Purpose
The purpose of the R-ML zone district is to provide for a variety of low- to medium-density housing options. The primary land uses are townhouses and small-scale multi-family development, as well as civic and institutional uses to serve the surrounding residential area. Allowable uses are shown in Table 4-2-1.
2-3(E)(2)   Use and Development Standards
Table 2-3-9: R-ML Zone District Dimensional Standards Summary
Table 2-3-10: Other Applicable IDO Sections
See Table 5-1-1 for complete Dimensional Standards
Overlay Zones
Development Type
Single- or Two-family Detached
Townhouse or other allowable use
Multi-
family
Allowable Uses
Table 2-3-9: R-ML Zone District Dimensional Standards Summary
Table 2-3-10: Other Applicable IDO Sections
See Table 5-1-1 for complete Dimensional Standards
Overlay Zones
Development Type
Single- or Two-family Detached
Townhouse or other allowable use
Multi-
family
Allowable Uses
Use-specific Standards
Dimensional Standards
Site Design and Sensitive Lands
Site Standards
Access and Connectivity
A
Lot size, minimum
3,500 sq. ft.
2,200 sq. ft.
5,000 sq. ft.
Subdivision of Land
B
Lot width, minimum
35 ft.
22 ft.
50 ft.
Parking and Loading
C
Usable open space, minimum
1 BR: 225 sq. ft. / unit
2 BR:285 sq. ft. / unit
3 BR: 350 sq. ft. / unit
UC-MS-PT: 50% reduction
Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening
Walls and Fences
Setback Standards
Outdoor and Site Lighting
D
Front, minimum
15 ft.
Neighborhood Edges
E
Side, minimum
Interior: 5 ft. / Street side of corner lots:
10 ft. / UC-MS-PT: 0 ft.
Solar Access
Building Design
F
Rear, minimum
15 ft.
Signs
Building Height
Operation and Maintenance
G
Building height, maximum
38 ft.
 
2-3(E)(3)   District Standards
None.