§ 155.042 RM RESTRICTED MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT.

   (A)   Intent.  The RM Restricted Multiple Dwelling District is designed to accommodate those types of low rise multiple dwelling structures which are similar, in terms of use and architectural character, to one-family dwellings.  The RM District is further designed to encourage a more intensive use of residential land through the elimination of certain exterior yard areas and the development of building types and/or modules, which will contain private interior open spaces or provide common exterior open space areas.  The RM District is typically mapped adjacent to major and secondary thoroughfares, due to location and/or restrictive dimensions, may not be desirable for detached single-family dwellings.

   (B)   Principal uses permitted.  In the RM District no building or land, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be erected or used except for one or more of the following specified purposes and shall be permitted subject to the review and approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission.  Such review of the site plan is required to find proper relationships between the following development features as they relate to traffic safety and, further, to minimize the possibility of any adverse effects upon adjacent properties, driveways, parking areas, accessory buildings and uses and open space.  No site plan review is necessary on single family homes.

      (1)   All principal uses permitted in the R-1 One-Family Residential Districts subject to the lot area, yard and floor area requirements as specified therein.

      (2)   Townhomes and duplexes (two stories or less) subject to the conditions imposed in §§ 155.111 through 155.142.

      (3)   Multiple-family dwellings (two stories or less) subject to the conditions imposed in §§ 155.111 through 155.142.

      (4)   Instruction in crafts or fine arts when conducted within the confines of a principal use and provided all requirements of the city’s ordinances are met.

      (5)   Accessory buildings, provided that they shall be designed and located as permitted in §§ 155.071 through 155.082, General Development Standards.

      (6)   Child and adult foster care for six or less persons as licensed by the state.

      (7)   Nameplates and signs as provided in §§ 155.231 through 155.252, Signs.

      (8)   Automobile parking spaces to be provided as required in §§ 155.071 through 155.082, General Development Standards.

   (C)   Special land uses.  The following uses shall be permitted, subject to the conditions set forth in this subchapter, §§ 155.111 through 155.142, Special Land Use Standards, and all applicable codes and ordinances set forth in this chapter and other codes and regulations hereinafter imposed for each use and subject further to the review and approval of the Planning Commission:

      (1)   Religious institutions and other facilities normally incidental thereto.

      (2)   Child and adult foster care serving more than seven but fewer than twelve persons.

      (3)   Townhomes of three stories.

      (4)   Multiple-family dwellings of three stories.

      (5)   Nursery schools, day nurseries, and child care centers (not including dormitories).

      (6)   Amateur radio antenna, subject to regulations of §§ 155.211 through 155.217,  Wireless Communication Towers and Antennas.

      (7)   Nursing and convalescent homes.

      (8)   Utility and public service buildings without storage yards.

      (9)   Public, parochial and other private elementary, intermediate schools and/or high schools offering courses in general education, not operated for profit.

   (D)   Area and bulk requirements.  Requirements limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of lot permitted by land use, maximum density permitted, and minimum yard setbacks are set forth in § 155.061.

(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01; Am. Ord. passed 2-20-17)