This district is primarily intended to provide concentrations of population in and adjacent to the Central Business District and other areas of Chandler where needed and determined to be in the best interests of the community.

(Ord. No. 3063, § 3, 11-18-99)

All buildings are subject to an approved site development plan in accordance with Article XIX of this Code.

(1) Multiple-family buildings.

(2) Elevator multiple-family buildings, including accessory business uses which are primarily for the convenience of the tenants.

(3) Churches, schools, public buildings and facilities.

(4) Offices and office buildings.

(5) Home occupations, in accordance with Article XXII, section 35-2215 of this Code.

(6) Signs in accordance with the Chandler Sign Code [Chapter 39].

(7) Fences, walls and landscape screens not exceeding seven (7) feet in height when adjacent or contiguous to side or rear lot lines and not more than three (3) feet in height when adjacent or contiguous to front yard lines.

(8) Swimming pools, private, in accordance with Article XXII [section 35-2205] of this Code.

(9) One (1) accessory building, in accordance with Article XXII, section 35-2202 of this Code.

(10) Storage shed in accordance with Article XXII, section 35-2203 of this Code.

(11) Single-family dwelling on existing lots that are less than twelve thousand (12,000) square feet as of February 8, 2024. Lots less than twelve thousand (12,000) square feet that were first subdivided on or after February 8, 2024 are not eligible for a single-family dwelling unless a use permit is granted pursuant to this chapter. Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted if the principal use is a single-family residential home, in accordance with Article XXII, section 35-2202.2 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 3063, § 3, 11-18-99; Ord. No. 4931, § 2(Exh.), 8-13-20; Ord. No. 5075, § 2(Exh.), 2-22-24; Ord. No. 5113, § 2(Exh.), 12-9-24)

[The following uses are permitted in this district subject to use permit:]

(1) Single-family dwellings for existing lots exceeding twelve thousand (12,000) square feet as of February 8, 2024.

(2) Two-family dwellings.

(3) Townhouses.

(4) Elderly care housing.

(5) Any other uses the City Council determines are compatible and in the best interests of the community.

(Ord. No. 1506, 8-11-85; Ord. No. 3063, § 3, 11-18-99; Ord. No. 4931, § 2(Exh.), 8-13-20; Ord. No. 5075, § 2(Exh.), 2-22-24)

(1) Height regulations: Same as MF-2 District.

(2) Front yard: Same as MF-1 District.

(3) Side yards: Same as MF-1 District.

(4) Rear yard: Same as MF-1 District.

(5) Intensity of lot use: For residential purposes, property shall not be subdivided or developed in such a manner that would result in dwelling units exceeding eighteen (18) per net acre. No building(s) shall occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the net lot area.

(Ord. No. 1048, 4-25-82; Ord. No. 3063, § 3, 11-18-99; Ord. No. 4931, § 2(Exh.), 8-13-20)

All required off-street parking shall be in accordance with Article XVIII of this Code.

(Ord. No. 3063, § 3, 11-18-99)