(A) Intent. The intent of this section in establishing a multi-family residential district is to provide for the conversion of single-family structures to multi-family structures in the established portions of the community where larger two-story homes predominate and to provide new areas for modern multi-family development.
(B) Uses permitted. Uses permitted in the multi-family residential district are: single-family residential uses and two-family detached residential structures conforming at least to the minimum and maximum requirements of the high density single-family residential district; multi-family uses provided they comply with the regulations set forth in this chapter or lodging room and boarding houses; and agricultural uses.
(C) Uses by special permit. Uses by special permit in the multi-family residential district are cemeteries, churches, golf courses, governmental and community service buildings functions, greenways, home occupations, hospitals, libraries, medical and dental clinics, multi-family planned unit developments, parks, public and private schools, pumping stations, playgrounds, open spaces, single-family planned residential developments and utility lines.
(D) Other requirements.
(1) The recreation space ratio, defined as the minimum square footage of recreation space required for each square foot of floor area, is not less than 0.16.
(2) The floor area ratio, defined as the maximum square footage or total floor area permitted for each foot of land, is not more than 0.32.
(3) The open space ratio, defined as the minimum square footage of open space required for each square foot of floor area, is not less than 2.0.
(4) The living space ratio defined as the minimum square footage of non-vehicular outdoor space required for each square foot of floor area, is not less than 1.2.
(5) The occupant car ratio, defined as the minimum number of off-street parking spaces without parking time limits required for each living unit, is not less than 1.2, except that in housing development projects for the elderly, this ratio shall not be less than 0.5.
(Ord. passed - -)