The Multifamily Residential District is intended to provide for medium to higher density residential development. This district functions as a buffer or transition between lower density residential areas and major streets, nonresidential areas, or higher density residential areas. Density in this district shall not exceed twenty-five (25) units per gross acre.

A building or premises in the MF District shall be used only for uses as listed in Section 23 of this ordinance.

Uses listed as requiring a Specific Use Permit in Section 23 of this ordinance shall be permitted in the Multifamily Residential District, when granted in accordance with Section 26.

See Appendix 1, Area, Setback, Height, and Coverage Regulations.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for uses set forth in Section 27.

Every dwelling unit in a multifamily complex shall be located within two hundred fifty (250) feet of a refuse facility (dumpster), measured along the designated pedestrian and vehicular travel way. There shall be available at all times at least six (6) cubic yards of refuse container per thirty (30) multifamily dwelling units. For complexes with less than thirty (30) units, no less than four (4) cubic yards of refuse container shall be provided. Each refuse facility shall be screened from view on three (3) sides from persons standing at ground level on the site or immediately adjoining property, by an opaque fence or wall of wood or masonry not less than six (6) feet nor more than eight (8) feet in height or by an enclosure within a building. Refuse containers shall be provided and maintained in a manner to satisfy city public health and sanitary regulations. Each refuse facility shall be located so as to provide safe and convenient pickup by refuse collection agencies.

At least 80% opaque border fencing of wood or masonry of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be installed by the builder at the time of construction of any multifamily complex, along the property line on any perimeter not abutting a public street or right-of-way. This fence shall be maintained throughout the existence of the multifamily complex by the owner of the complex.