1. Intent. This district is intended to provide for densely developed residential developments. In some case, support services such as convenient stores and businesses providing personal services to nearby residents may be appropriate.
2. Compatible Land Use Categories. The following land use categories identified in Section 165B.09 of this Zoning Code. Specific uses within the land use categories may be allowed as a permitted use, conditional use, and temporary use, or not permitted. Refer to Section 165B.09 to determine the level allowed.
A. Residential Living
B. Residential/Commercial Institutions
C. Community Services/Civic Uses
D. Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Incarceration Facilities
E. Public Parks and Open Space
F. Recreational Commercial
G. Warehousing and Storage
H. Accessory Uses
3. Permitted Uses. Permitted uses are allowed outright provided the uses and/or structures meet the minimum requirements of the district. See Subsection 7 of this section for specific site review requirements.
4. Conditional Uses. Conditional uses are subject to any conditions listed in this section as well as any conditions relating to the placement of said use on a specific tract of ground in the MF-1 District as heard and approved by the Board of Adjustment.
5. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses may be permitted provided a temporary use permit is obtained and said temporary use is eliminated at the expiration of the permit. See Section 165A.30.
6. Accessory Uses and Structures. Refer to the definitions of accessory uses and structures, as well as Table 165B.09 and sections within Chapter 165A for more detail.
7. Height and Lot Requirements. The height and minimum lot requirements shall be as follows:
Use |
Lot Area | Lot Width | Front Yard | Rear Yard | Side Yard | Street Side Yard | Maximum Height | Maximum Building Coverage |
Use |
Lot Area | Lot Width | Front Yard | Rear Yard | Side Yard | Street Side Yard | Maximum Height | Maximum Building Coverage |
Multi-family dwellings (Apartments) | ||||||||
Up to 4 units per structure | -- | 25 feet | 15 feet | 10 feet** | 10 feet** | 15 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent |
5 to 8 units per structure | -- | 25 feet | 15 feet | 10 feet** | 10 feet** | 15 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent |
9 to 12 units per structure | -- | 50 feet | 25 feet | 10 feet** | 10 feet** | 25 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent |
13 to 24 units per structure | -- | 50 feet | 25 feet | 10 feet** | 10 feet** | 25 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent |
25 to 37 units per structure | 50 feet | 25 feet | 10 feet** | 10 feet** | 25 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent | |
38 to 50 units per structure | 75 feet | 25 feet | 10 feet** | 10 feet** | 25 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent | |
51 to 72 units per structure | 100 feet | 30 feet | 10 feet** | 10 feet** | 25 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent | |
Condominiums | ||||||||
2 units only | -- | 25 feet per unit | 15 feet | 15 feet | 10 feet** | 15 feet | 45 feet | 50 percent |
3 or 4 units | -- | 25 feet per unit | 15 feet | 15 feet | 10 feet** | 15 feet | 45 feet | 50 percent |
5 to 8 units | -- | 50 feet | 25 feet | 15 feet | 10 feet** | 25 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent |
9 to 24 units | -- | 50 feet | 25 feet | 15 feet | 10 feet** | 25 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent |
Other permitted or conditional uses | 10,000 sq. ft. | 100 feet | 25 feet | 25 feet | 15 feet | 25 feet | 45 feet | 75 percent |
Accessory buildings | -- | -- | *** | 5 feet | 5 feet | *** | 18 feet | -- |
*Common wall shall have a zero-lot line setback and shall be located on the property line separating individual dwelling units. **When a structure exceeds two stories the setback shall be increased by an additional 1 foot for every 2 feet of height above 35 feet. ***The front yard setback and street side yard setback shall match the setbacks for the principal structure. | ||||||||
8. Special Development Requirements.
A. Development Concepts and Standards.
(1) Prior to the development of any multi-family residential development with more than four dwelling units commences, the developer or developer's representative shall be required to go through a development review process with the appointed Development Review Committee.
(2) The development review process shall include the following steps:
a. Present and discuss the basic concept with City staff and the Development Review Committee to identify any possible concerns/issues and worked through these prior to preparing costly engineering drawings.
b. Upon completion of the initial meeting, the proper concepts shall be put into a Master Plan identifying:
Location, size, height, and use of all proposed structures and proposed yards on each lot
Proposed building elevations
All points of ingress and egress, driveways, circulation aisles, parking lots, parking spaces, and service areas
All streets adjoining subject property with the width of the rights-of-way
Landscaping
Location of all proposed screening
Location of all existing natural features such as ponds, tree clusters, and rock outcroppings
Lighting
Phasing of the project
Parks
Common areas
Accessory structures including garages
Detention/retention cells
Utility extensions
Contours at intervals of two feet or spot elevations on a 100-foot grid shall be required on flat lands
(3) Once the Master Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Development Review Committee, any unplatted property or replats will need to follow the prescribed procedures in the Subdivision Regulations.
(4) Design criteria for developments in the MF-1 District. Structures containing more than four units shall comply to the following guidelines:
a. All structures shall be similar in design, character, and color and material palettes.
b. Color palette shall be similar to the nearby neighborhoods unless specific design schematics are approved by the Development Review Committee.
c. Decorative masonry materials shall be utilized on a minimum of 10 percent of the façades on structures.
d. Creativity is encouraged; therefore, other types of materials and colors may be approved by the Development Review Committee.
B. Condominiums. The following apply to all new construction of these residential types.
(1) Each unit shall be fire separated as per local codes.
(2) Each unit shall be serviced by separate utilities.
(3) All common areas shall be fire separated from other areas as required by local building codes.
(4) Landscaping: 90 percent of all required yard setbacks and buffer yards.
(5) Parking lot landscaping: one tree per 18 parking spaces.
(6) Fencing requirements in this section supersede Section 165D.04 and require the following.
(7) Up to four feet in height allowed in front yard.
(8) Up to eight feet in other yards.
(9) Fences may be required with buffer yards or outdoor screening.
(10) Condominiums with two or more stories shall have a minimum 15 foot buffer yard between the structures and any other residential district; this is beyond the setback on any given required yard.
C. Multi-Family Dwellings (Apartments). The following apply to all new construction of these residential types.
(1) Each unit shall contain fire separation as required by local codes.
(2) Each structure shall be serviced by separate utilities unless different style has been approved by the design committee.
(3) All common areas shall be fire separated as required by local codes.
(4) Landscaping: 90 percent of all required yard setbacks and buffer yards.
(5) Parking lot landscaping: one tree per 18 parking spaces
(6) Fencing requirements in this section supersede Section 165D.04 and require the following:
a. Up to four feet in height allowed in front yard.
b. Up to eight feet in other yards.
c. Fences may be required with buffer yards or outdoor screening.
(7) Multi-family dwellings with two or more stories shall have a minimum 30-foot buffer yard between the structures and any other residential district; this is beyond the setback on any given required yard.
D. Other Permitted or Conditional Uses (Neighborhood Commercial). The following apply to all new construction of these residential types.
(1) Said uses shall be located only at intersections of collector and arterial streets.
(2) Said uses shall supply goods and services to the general vicinity.
(3) All new commercial facades/designs shall complement the building materials of the residential uses in close proximity.
(4) Commercial uses shall have a minimum 30-foot buffer yard between the structures and any other residential district; this is beyond the setback on any given required yard.
(6) Landscaping: 90 percent of all required yard setbacks and buffer yards.
(7) Parking lot landscaping: one tree per six parking spaces.
(8) All accessory uses, especially garbage areas may be required to be screened with materials similar to those used in the construction of the principal use.
(Ord. 729 - Dec. 22 Supp)