(A) Purpose: The R-D Downtown Residential District recognizes the development patterns of the original residential areas of Farmington adjacent to the downtown. The R-D district is intended to accommodate existing single-unit, two-unit and multi-unit residential development and promote infill development and redevelopment with a mix of housing types in order to strengthen the downtown, create pedestrian friendly neighborhoods, and decrease the need for automobile use through mixed uses.
(B) Bulk And Density Standards:
1. Standards:
Lot area: | |
Single-unit detached dwelling | 6,000 square feet |
Twin home, two-unit, and three- to four-unit dwellings | 5,500 square feet per unit |
Townhouse dwellings | 2,400 square feet per unit |
Apartment dwellings | 1,100 square feet per unit |
Other | 11,000 square feet</ce> |
Lot width: | |
Single-unit detached dwelling | 60 feet |
Twin home, two-unit, and three- to four-unit dwellings | 37.5 feet per unit |
Townhouse dwellings | 24 feet per unit |
Apartment dwellings | 60 feet |
Other | 75 feet |
Front yard setback | 20 feet |
Side yard setback | 6 feet |
Rear yard setback: | |
With alley | 10 feet |
Without alley | 6 feet |
Height (maximum) | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage of all structures | 35 percent |
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 009-610, 10-19-2009)
2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements:
Maximum size: | |
Detached garages | Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure |
Storage shed | 240 square feet |
Apartment | 1,800 square feet |
Building permit | Any accessory structure over 200 square feet requires a building permit |
Building material | The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure |
Maximum number | 1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage |
Side yard setback | 3 feet |
Rear yard setback: | |
With alley | 10 feet |
Without alley | 3 feet |
Height (maximum) storage shed | 12 feet |
Height (maximum) detached garage | 20 feet |
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 015-693a, 4-20-2015)
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Single-unit detached dwellings.
Twin home dwellings.
Two-unit dwellings.
Group daycare, twelve (12) or less persons.
Group home, six (6) or less persons.
Manufactured home.
Public parks and playgrounds. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)
2. Conditional:
Bed and breakfast.
Clinics.
Clubs.
Townhouse dwellings.
Apartment dwellings.
Funeral homes.
Group daycare, thirteen (13) to sixteen (16) persons.
Limited commercial venture.
Offices.
Places of worship.
Public buildings.
Public utility buildings. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 002-483, 12-2-2002; Ord. 014-669, 9-2-2014)
3. Accessory:
Accessory structures.
Daycare facilities, in home.
Home occupations.
Solar energy systems. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 021- 761, 8-16-2021)