A. Purpose. This district is comprised of high density residential areas representing a compatible mixture of single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings. Regulations are designed to stabilize and protect the character of the district, to promote and encourage creation of a favorable environment for family life, and to prohibit all incompatible activities. To this end, principal uses are limited to single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, and apartments, which conform to the residential character of the district. Certain essential and complementary uses are also permitted under conditions and standards, which ensure protection of the character of the district.
B. Approvals Required. No structure or building shall be built or remodeled upon land in a MFR district until all necessary site plan and/or subdivision plat approvals have been obtained.
C. Location. The following criteria shall be considered in establishing and maintaining a MFR district:
1. Corresponds to appropriate designation in the General Plan.
2. Corresponds to an existing district or development in an area annexed into the City.
D. Permitted Uses.
1. Principal and accessory uses in this district shall be allowed as provided under Section 151.22,006, Matrix of Use Permissions by Zoning District.
E. Property Development Standards. All development in this district shall comply with the minimum area and dimensional standards as set forth in this Section except as may be permitted under Article 151.24
, Non-Conforming Uses. Special Requirement. Any multiple family project which exceeds 25 dwelling units per acre must be processed as a planned area development under the provisions of Article 151.23
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AREA AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS |
AREA AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS | |
MINIMUM LOT AREA (SQ FT/UNIT) | |
Detached single-family | 4,500 |
Two-family | 1,740 |
Semi-detached single-family | 2,400 |
Attached single-family | 2,400 |
Multiple family | 1,740 |
Mixed Use Building | N/A |
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE AREA (IN PERCENT) | |
One to four residential dwellings on the same lot | 80 |
More than four residential dwellings on the same lot | N/A |
MINIMUM REQUIRED YARDS (IN FEET) | |
Detached Single-Family and Two-Family | |
Front | 20 |
Side | |
Interior Side | 5 |
Corner Side | 10 |
Rear | 15 |
Semi-Detached Single-Family, Attached Single-Family | |
Front | 20* |
Side | |
Common interior building walls(s) | 0 |
Outside building wall(s) | 8 |
Rear | 15 |
Multiple Family | |
Front | |
3 or 4 units | 20 |
5 or more units | |
Inside Urban Infill Overlay District | 20 |
Outside of Urban Infill Overlay District | 40 |
Side | |
3 or 4 units | |
Interior Lot Line | 5 |
Corner Side Yard | 10 |
5 or more units | |
Inside Urban Infill Overlay District | 10 |
Outside of Urban Infill Overlay District | 20 |
Rear | |
3 or 4 units | 15 |
5 or more units | |
Inside Urban Infill Overlay District | 10 |
Outside of Urban Infill Overlay District | 15 |
Mixed Use Building | |
Front | |
Local Street | 10 |
Collector or Arterial Street | 20 |
Side | 10 |
Rear | 20 |
MINIMUM STREET FRONTAGE OF LOT (IN FEET) | |
Multi-Family or Mixed Use Building | 100 |
MINIMUM BUILDING SEPARATION (IN FEET) | |
Multi-Family or Mixed Use Building | 20 |
One or Two Stories | 20 |
Three Stories | 30 |
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS/BUILDING | |
Multi-Family or Mixed Use Building | 48 |
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT (IN FEET) | |
Single and Two Family Dwellings | 28 |
Multi-Family or Mixed Use Building | |
One or Two Stories | 30 |
Three Stories | 40 |
* May be reduced to 10 feet for buildings with rear loading garages with alley access. | |
F. Non-Residential Accessory Buildings. A non-residential structure may be erected on a parcel if it meets the following requirements:
1. Maximum Height. 15 feet above finished grade.
2 Location Restrictions. No accessory building shall be erected in any minimum required front yard, or in front of any principal building. Detached garages and carports may be located in front of a principal building provided they meet the minimum front and side yard setbacks.
3. Setback Requirements. If, in the required rear or side yard, accessory buildings shall be set back from the side and the rear lot lines a distance not less than 3 feet, except:
a. For a lot having its rear or side lot line contiguous with an alley line, dedicated drainageway or wash, no setback shall be required for the accessory building(s).
b. Except for those situations addressed in this section accessory buildings may be erected within three feet of the side and rear lot lines where the wall(s) closest to or on the property line have a fire resistance rating of one hour. Such buildings may be subject to additional building code requirements as adopted under Section 150.01 of Chapter 150.
G. Corner Lot, Corner Lot Abutting Key Lot. On a corner lot that abuts a key lot or is separated by an alley, any structure, other than a fence, exceeding 3 feet in height shall be setback from the side lot line not less than the minimum front yard setback required for the key lot. A 6-foot fence or wall for a corner lot may be constructed 5 feet from the property line.
H. Cul-de-Sac and Eyebrow Lots. On cul-de-sac and eyebrow lots that are concave, the minimum front yard depth may be measured from a straight line drawn between the front lot corners. In no case, however, shall the minimum required front yard be reduced in excess of 50 percent by this alternative measurement.
(Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 764, passed 1-8-87; Am. Ord. 789, passed 9-24-87; Am. Ord. 834, passed 3-9-89; Am. Ord. 854, passed 1-25-90; Am. Ord. 875, passed 1-10-91; Am. Ord. 934, passed 10-28-93; Am. Ord. 2003-001, passed 1-9-03; Am. Ord. 2003-014, passed 8-14-03; 2004-002, passed 2-26-04; Am. Ord. 2005-011, passed 6-23-05; Am. Ord. 2011-012, passed 9-22-11; Am. Ord. 2016-002, passed 2-25-16; Am. Ord. 2023-003, passed 4-6-23)