A. Intent. The Residential Low Density (RLD) district is intended to implement the rural land use character area as defined in the Forward Monroe plan. This district is designed to accommodate single family residential development in areas within the City of Monroe which may not be served by public water or sewer and are not appropriate for higher densities. RLD is intended to allow for single family homes on larger lots and may permit compatible uses as permitted in Section 7: Permissible Uses and Standards.
B. Standards. The standards that apply to RLD districts, which are intended to protect the character of the rural land use area and promote larger lot single family residential development, are defined in Table 4.2.2. below.
C. Density. Maximum permitted density is two (2) dwelling units per acre.
Building Height | Maximum 3 Stories | |
Density | Maximum 2 Unit/Acre | |
Setbacks1 | Front (Street) | 25' |
Side | 15' (interior lot) 20' (corner lot) | |
Rear | 20' (interior lot) 25' (corner lot) | |
Lot | Width | 100' Minimum |
Area | 20,000 Square Feet Minimum | |
Coverage | 20% Maximum | |
Open Space | See Section 8.8: Open Space | |
Additional Standards | 1 In any area that is located outside of a designated floodplain, but where a stream is located, no building or fill may be located within a distance of the stream bank equal to five times the width of the stream at the top of the bank, or 35 feet on each side, whichever is greater. | |