(A) District summary. The “RM”, Residential: Multi-family zoning district is intended to provide areas for multi-family residences such as two-family dwellings, townhomes, apartment homes, and condominiums. These are generally high density areas and should be located in areas that have or will have access to compatible infrastructure (streets and utilities).
(B) Permitted primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Residential uses.
(a) Dwelling, multi-family (more than two dwelling units).
(b) Dwelling, two-family.
(c) Retirement facility.
(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.
(3) Park uses.
(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).
(b) Nature preserve/center.
(c) Park and/or playgrounds (including athletic facilities).
(4) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Library.
(C) Special exception primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Residential uses.
(a) Bed and breakfast facility.
(b) Boarding house.
(c) Child care home.
(d) Group home.
(e) Nursing/assisted living facility.
(f) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.
(g) Residential facility for the mentally ill.
(3) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Sewage treatment facility.
(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.
(c) Water tower.
(4) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Church or other place of worship.
(b) Community center.
(c) Government facility (non-office).
(d) Government office.
(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.
(f) Public bus/train terminal.
(g) School (P-12).
(5) Commercial uses.
(a) Child care center.
(b) Home occupations.
(D) Lot standards.
(1) Minimum lot area:
(a) Four thousand square feet per one bedroom.
(b) Five thousand square feet per two bedroom.
(c) Six thousand square feet per three bedroom.
(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.
(3) Minimum lot width (measured for allowable project frontage): 100 feet.
(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.
(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 40 feet.
(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property/lot line): 50 feet.
(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 50 feet.
(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: average 1,000 square feet.
(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 750 feet.
(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.
(11) Maximum height: 45 feet.
(12) Maximum building separation: 25 feet.
Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter)
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09)
Cross-reference:
Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.
Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.
Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100
Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.