§ 155.142 RL, RURAL LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT.
   (A)   Purpose. To establish and preserve a medium density district primarily of low density multi-family dwellings and excluding uses which are not compatible with residential uses. Certain non-residential uses which are of particular convenience to the residents may be permitted. Approximate density for the RL District is 16 dwelling units per acre, with sewers, curbs and gutters.
   (B)   Permitted uses. Two-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, townhouses and churches.
   (C)   Conditional uses. Parks, recreation facilities, schools, day care centers, nurseries, home occupation, professional offices.
   (D)   Bulk, density and height.
Lot area requirements
   Lot area, each additional unit
2,500 sq. ft.
   Minimum lot area, first unit
6,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot frontage
   Multiple dwelling
75 ft.
   Single dwelling
50 ft.
Maximum height
2:1 height to yard ratio
Minimum front yard
20 ft.
Minimum rear yard
20 ft.
Minimum side yard
6 ft.
Usable open space, per unit
1,500 sq. ft
Maximum lot coverage
30%
 
   (E)   Off-street parking. One space per dwelling unit, plus one-half space each bedroom. Others as indicated in §§ 155.330 through 155.339 of this chapter.
   (F)   Special design considerations.
      (1)   Townhouse units shall comply with the same bulk and density standards as set out in the RS Zone.
      (2)   A landscape screen shall be established between any RL District and any RA, RB, RC or RS District.
      (3)   On any RL lots abutting, adjacent to or on the same street as, any RA, RB, RC, RS or RD District, parking shall be prohibited in front of structures.
      (4)   Principal access to any RL District should be from a collector street.
(Ord. 8, passed 10-23-1987, § 4.17)