§ 150.022 RMF MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose. The purpose of the RMF Multiple-Family Residential District is to provide for multiple-family residences and directly related complimentary uses.

(Prior Code, § 506.010)

   (B)   Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in the RMF Multiple-Family Residential District:

      (1)   Single-family dwelling;

      (2)   Two-family dwelling;

      (3)   Home-based day care;

      (4)   Multiple-family dwelling structures consisting of three or more units;

      (5)   Public parks and playgrounds;

      (6)   Foster home licensed by the state serving mentally or physically challenged persons; and

      (7)   Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers; public and private educational institutes limited to elementary, junior high, and senior high schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, and synagogues; provided, that:

         (a)   Side yards shall be double that required for the district; and

         (b)   No building shall be located within 30 feet of any lot line of an abutting lot in a R District; and

         (c)   Adequate off-street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting the site.

(Prior Code, § 506.020)

   (C)   Accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the RMF Multiple-Family Residential District:

      (1)   Private garages, parking spaces, and carports;

      (2)   Recreational vehicles and equipment;

      (3)   Home occupations as regulated by §§ 150.075 through 150.081;

      (4)   Swimming pools, tennis courts, and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests;

      (5)   The keeping of animals typically classified as animals that are domesticated pets and buildings and structures for the keeping of such animals and storage of related equipment;

      (6)   Fences;

      (7)   Tool houses, sheds, and similar non-commercial storage buildings;

      (8)   Community laundry facilities, storm shelters, park offices, and recreational buildings, provided; that such structures are of a permanent nature; and

      (9)   Uses determined by the Planning Commission to be similar to those listed in this division (C).

(Prior Code, § 506.030)

   (D)   Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses in the RMF Multiple-Family Residential District (requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 150.160 through 150.171));

      (1)   Essential services; equipment and structures such as transformers, unit substations, and equipment houses;

      (2)   Fire Station;

      (3)   Police Station;

      (4)   Residential planned unit developments per §§ 150.060 through 150.063;

      (5)   Manufactured homes;

      (6)   Hospitals and clinics;

      (7)   Nursing home; and

      (8)   Use of the basement as an independent resident or living unit providing:

         (a)   The living unit shall meet or exceed the minimum performance standards for floor area outlined in this section and the ceiling height shall be at least seven feet high; and

         (b)   The living unit contains adequate ventilation and fire escapes as determined by the Fire Chief.

(Prior Code, § 506.040)

   (E)   Performance standards.

      (1)   Minimum lot size. Eight thousand square feet;

      (2)   Minimum lot width. Eighty feet (at building setback);

      (3)   Setbacks (measured from lot lines).

         (a)   Front yard. Twenty feet;

         (b)   Side yard.

            1.   Interior lots. Eight feet; and

            2.   Corner lots. Not less than 20 feet on the side yard abutting a public street.

         (c)   Rear yard.

            1.   Principal building. Twenty percent of lot depth or a maximum of 25 feet; and

            2.   Accessory building. Per § 150.132(A).

      (4)   Maximum building height. Thirty five feet or two-and one-half stories; and

      (5)   Floor area requirements for dwelling units.

         (a)   Living units. Living units in building containing more than two units shall have the following minimum floor areas per unit:

            1.   Efficiency apartments. Four hundred square feet;

            2.   One bedroom apartments. Six hundred forty square feet;

            3.   Two bedroom apartments. Seven hundred twenty square feet; and

            4.   More than two bedroom apartments. One hundred twenty square feet additional for each bedroom.

         (b)   Exceptions. The minimum areas specified above for multiple-unit buildings shall not include areas occupied by stairs, hallways, entryways, and utility rooms.

      (6)   Additional requirements. Additional requirements, including, but not limited to, parking, signs, surface water management, planned unit developments, mobile home parks, and sewage disposal as regulated in the appropriate sections of this chapter, as may be amended.

(Prior Code, § 506.050)

(Ord. passed 10-8-2003)  Penalty, see § 10.99