The residential zones have the following purposes and intended character.
2.01.01 RR-40, Rural Residential. The RR-40, Rural Residential zone is primarily intended to accommodate very low-density residential development that is in keeping with the established rural and semi-rural character that exists in some areas of the city. The RR-40 zone encourages the preservation of open space and natural resources through an as-of-right cluster development option.
2.01.02 RS-20, Suburban Residential. The RS-20, Suburban Residential zone is primarily intended to accommodate very low-density residential development that is in keeping with the established suburban character of some areas of the city. The RS-20 zone encourages the preservation of open space and natural resources through an as-of-right cluster development option.
2.01.03 RS-12.5, Suburban Residential. The RS-12.5, Suburban Residential zone is primarily intended to accommodate low-density residential development that is in keeping with the established suburban character of some areas of the city. The RS-12.5 zone encourages the preservation of open space and natural resources through an as-of-right cluster development option.
2.01.04 RS-7.5, Suburban Residential. The RS-7.5, Suburban Residential zone is primarily intended to accommodate low- to moderate-density residential development that is in keeping with the established suburban character of some areas of the city. The RS-7.5 zone encourages the preservation of open space and natural resources through an as-of-right cluster development option.
2.01.05 RU-5, Urban Residential. The RU-5, Urban Residential zone is intended to accommodate moderate-density residential development that is in keeping with the established character of some areas of the city. The RU-5 zone is primarily intended to be applied in already built-up areas, although the zone may also be used to accommodate development in developing, suburban areas with excellent transportation access and a full range of urban facilities and services. Special infill development standards apply in built-up areas to help ensure that new development is compatible with the surrounding context.
2.01.06 RU-3.5, Urban Residential. The RU-3.5, Urban Residential zone is intended to accommodate moderate-density residential development that is in keeping with the established character of some areas of the city. The RU-3.5 zone is primarily intended to be applied in already built-up areas with excellent transportation access and a full range of urban facilities and services. Special infill development standards apply in built-up areas to help ensure that new development is compatible with the surrounding context.
2.01.07 RU-2, Urban Residential. The RU-2, Urban Residential zone is intended to accommodate moderate-density residential development consisting of detached houses and attached houses that is in keeping with the established character of some areas of the city. The RU-2 zone is primarily intended to be applied in already built-up areas with excellent transportation access and a full range of urban facilities and services. Special infill development standards apply in built-up areas to help ensure that new development is compatible with the surrounding context.
2.01.08 RU-2A, Urban Residential. The RU-2A, Urban Residential zone is intended to accommodate moderate-density residential development consisting of detached houses, attached houses, and two-unit residential buildings that is in keeping with the established character of some areas of the city. The RU-2A zone is primarily intended to be applied in already built-up areas with excellent transportation access and a full range of urban facilities and services. Special infill development standards apply in built-up areas to help ensure that new development is compatible with the surrounding context.
2.01.09 RU-2B, Urban Residential. The RU-2B, Urban Residential zone is intended to accommodate moderate-density residential development consisting of a wide variety of housing types that is in keeping with the established character of some areas of the city. The RU-2B zone is primarily intended to be applied in already built-up areas with excellent transportation access and a full range of urban facilities and services. Special infill development standards apply in built-up areas to help ensure that new development is compatible with the surrounding context.
2.01.10 RU-1, Urban Residential. The RU-1, Urban Residential zone is intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density residential development that is in keeping with the established character of some areas of the city. The RU-1 zone is primarily intended to be applied in already built-up areas with excellent transportation access and a full range of urban facilities and services. Special infill development standards apply in built-up areas to help ensure that new development is compatible with the surrounding context.
2.01.11 RU-0.5, Urban Residential. The RU-0.5, Urban Residential zone is intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density residential development that is in keeping with the established character of some areas of the city. The RU-0.5 zone is primarily intended to be applied in already built-up areas with excellent transportation access and a full range of urban facilities and services. Special infill development standards apply in built-up areas to help ensure that new development is compatible with the surrounding context.
(Ord. O-37-06, passed 8-15-06)