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2-3(F)   RESIDENTIAL - MULTI-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY ZONE DISTRICT (R-MH)
2-3(F)(1)   Purpose
The purpose of the R-MH zone district is to promote and encourage the development of high-density attached and multi-family housing, with taller, multi-story buildings encouraged in Centers and Corridors in areas close to major streets and public transit facilities. The primary land use is multi-family development, with limited civic and institutional uses to serve the surrounding residential area. Other allowable uses are shown in Table 4-2-1.
2-3(F)(2)   Use and Development Standards
Table 2-3-11: R-MH Zone District Dimensional Standards Summary
Table 2-3-12: Other Applicable IDO Sections
See Table 5-1-1 for complete Dimensional Standards
Overlay Zones
Development Location
General
UC-MS-PT
Allowable Uses
Table 2-3-11: R-MH Zone District Dimensional Standards Summary
Table 2-3-12: Other Applicable IDO Sections
See Table 5-1-1 for complete Dimensional Standards
Overlay Zones
Development Location
General
UC-MS-PT
Allowable Uses
Site Standards
Use-specific Standards
A
Lot size, minimum
10,000 sq. ft.
Dimensional Standards
B
Lot width, minimum
150 ft.
100 ft.
Site Design and Sensitive Lands
C
Usable open space, minimum
1 BR: 225 sq. ft. / unit
2 BR:285 sq. ft. / unit
3 BR: 350 sq. ft. / unit
50% reduction
Access and Connectivity
Subdivision of Land
Parking and Loading
Setback Standards
Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening
D
Front, minimum / maximum
15 ft. / N/A
0 ft. / 10 ft.
Walls and Fences
E
Side, minimum / maximum
Interior: 5 ft.; Street side of corner lots: 10 ft.
0 ft. / Street side: 15 ft.
Outdoor and Site Lighting
Neighborhood Edges
F
Rear, minimum
15 ft.
Solar Access
Building Height
Building Design
G
Building height, maximum
48 ft.
65 ft.
Signs
>100 ft. from all lot lines: N/A
Operation and Maintenance
 
2-3(F)(3)   District Standards
Non-residential conditional uses are limited to types and amounts that are justified to serve residents in the R-MH zone district.