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Fairbanks City Zoning Code

18.52 MF

Multiple-Family Residential District

18.52.010 Intent.

This district is intended for high density residential development provided through a variety of housing types and other types of quasi-residential and public use development maintaining the high density residential nature of the district. This district is intended for areas where community sewer and water systems are available. (Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.26.010.)

18.52.020 Use regulations.

A. Permitted Uses. In the MF multiple-family residential district, permitted uses are:

1. Any permitted use in the SF-20, SF-10, SF-5 and TF districts;

2. Bed and breakfast residence;

3. Multiple-family dwellings.

B. Conditional Uses. In the MF, multiple-family residential district, conditional uses are:

1. Any conditional use in the SF-20, SF-10, SF-5 and TF districts;

2. Communications tower, major;

3. Communications tower, minor;

4. Group homes;

5. Libraries;

6. Mobile home parks;

7. Museums and art galleries;

8. Nursing homes, convalescent homes, retirement centers and similar institutions;

9. Public recreation buildings and community centers;

10. Roominghouse;

11. Schools: art, music, dance, business, trade and similar educational uses. (Ord. 2012-58 §§ 4, 6, 2013; Ord. 2007-70 § 3, 2007; Ord. 89-099 § 9, 1990; Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.26.020.)

18.52.030 Standards.

In the MF, multiple-family residential district, geometric standards are:

A. Lot Area.

1. Lot area for a single-family detached dwelling or other allowable uses not listed below shall not be less than 5,000 square feet;

2. Lot area for a two-family attached dwelling shall not be less than 3,500 square feet per dwelling unit;

3. Lot area for a multiple-family dwelling shall not be less than 2,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

B. Required Yards for Principal Buildings.

1. Front yard shall not be less than 20 feet;

2. Side yard shall not be less than 10 feet;

3. Rear yard shall not be less than 10 feet.

C. Building Height. Unlimited.

D. Exceptions to Yard, Lot Area, and Building Height Requirements. See Chapter 18.96 FNSBC.

E. Parking. See Chapter 18.96 FNSBC.

F. Signs. See Chapter 18.96 FNSBC.

G. Buildings per Lot. See Chapter 18.96 FNSBC. (Ord. 2020-14 § 3, 2020; Ord. 2016-12 § 3, 2016; Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.26.030.)