The multiple-family residential districts, M-1A, B and C, M-2A, B and C, M-3A, B and C, M-4A, B and C, M-5A, B and C, M-6A, B and C, M-7A, B and C, and M-8A, B and C, are established for the following purposes:
(A) The M-1 districts are intended for those areas which are designated for “low density” in the comprehensive guide plan, where a very low density of townhomes is expected in close proximity to detached single-family dwelling units. Property within these districts is characterized by very irregular terrain, in excess of 20%, an unusual number of trees and/or other natural features which will restrict the location of buildings and parking lots.
(B) The M-2 districts are intended for those areas which are designated for “low density” in the comprehensive guide plan, where a low density of townhomes is expected. Property within these districts is characterized by rolling terrain, from 10 to 20%, mature vegetation or other natural features which restrict somewhat the placement of buildings and parking lots.
(C) The M-3 districts are intended for those areas which are designated for “low density” in the comprehensive guide plan, where a low density of townhomes is expected. Property within these districts is characterized by relatively level or gently rolling topography, and proximity to either neighborhood or community collector roads or to arterial roads.
(D) The M-4 districts are intended for those areas which are designated for “medium density” in the comprehensive guide plan, where a moderate density of townhouse or apartment dwelling units is expected. Property within these districts is characterized by relatively level topography, and proximity to either neighborhood or community collector roads or to arterial roads.
(E) The M-5 districts are intended for those areas which are designated for “medium density” in the comprehensive guide plan, where a moderate density of townhouse or apartment dwelling units is expected. Property within these districts is characterized by relatively level topography, and proximity to either neighborhood or community collector roads or to arterial roads.
(F) The M-6 districts are intended for those areas which are designated for “medium density” in the comprehensive guide plan, where a moderately high density of townhouse or apartment dwelling units is expected. Property within these districts are characterized by relatively level topography, the minimal presence of significant mature vegetation and proximity to either neighborhood or community collector roads or to arterial roads.
(G) The M-7 districts are intended for those areas which are designated for “high density” in the comprehensive guide plan, where a high density of townhouse and apartment dwelling units is expected. Property within these districts is characterized by relatively level topography, relative absence of significant mature vegetation and close proximity to arterial or community collector roads.
(H) The M-8 districts are intended for those areas which are designated for “high density” in the comprehensive guide plan, where a very high density of apartment dwelling units is expected. Property within these districts is characterized by level topography, complete absence of any significant vegetation and close proximity to arterial roads and the central business district.
(‘81 Code, § A1-33) (Ord. 291, passed 4-21-83; Am. Ord. 436, passed 2-23-89; Am. Ord. 465, passed 10-26-89; Am. Ord. 1065, passed 9-12-19)