(a) Intent. The Multiple-Family Residential (RM-12) District is intended to provide appropriate development standards for multiple-family residential uses with access to arterial and collector streets.
(b) Uses. Uses allowed in the RM-12 District as permitted, accessory, conditional, limited, or interim uses are listed in Table 21.209(c).
(c) Standards. Development in the RM-12 District must comply with the standards in § 21.203(b) and the following:
(1) Minimum usable open space per dwelling unit: 600 square feet.
(A) Balconies and porches directly accessible from individual dwelling units count toward the usable open space requirement. Balconies and porches of at least 50 square feet in area with a minimum width and length of five feet are eligible for a usable open space bonus as described in the following table.
Porch or Balcony Area | Counts as Usable Open Space of: |
First 50 square feet | 150 square feet |
Each additional one square foot up to a maximum of 50% of the usable open space requirement | 2.5 square feet |
(2) Multiple-dwelling design and performance standards. See § 21.302.09 for applicable standards.
(3) Townhouse standards. See § 21.302.08 for applicable standards.