(a)

The Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone is intended to designate parcels for the development of multiple-family residential units where the underlying zone does not otherwise allow residential or where there is an existing non-residential use that may transition to a residential or mixed use over time as market demands dictate.

(b)

The Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone may be applied to non-residentially zoned properties to facilitate new residential development on undeveloped or underdeveloped land.

(c)

The Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone is intended to provide a meaningful blend of residential and nonresidential uses that enhances and builds upon the City's commercial base.

(d)

The Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone is intended to facilitate the development of housing on sites identified in the City's Housing Element as available for the development of housing affordable to lower income households.

(Ord. No. 25-03, § 2(Exh. A), 2-12-2025)

(a)

Except as specified within this chapter, all provisions of the underlying zoning district applicable to a property within the Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone shall continue to apply to the property.

(b)

Notwithstanding the underlying zoning district, parcels designated as part of the Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone may be developed with residential uses in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.

(c)

Residential development proposed on a parcel within the Residential Opportunity Overlay shall be subject to the permitted land uses and development standards applicable within the R-3 zoning district.

(d)

Residential development within the Residential Opportunity Overlay zone shall not create or exacerbate nonconforming conditions for existing non-residential development with respect to parking or any other development standards applicable to the existing non-residential development.

(Ord. No. 25-03, § 2(Exh. A), 2-12-2025)

The density of a residential development within the Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone shall be between 20.1 and 40 dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. No. 25-03, § 2(Exh. A), 2-12-2025)