The purpose of the multifamily residential zone is to provide for multifamily residential development allowing a maximum density of 14 units per acre and such other uses as may be compatible. (Ord. 1172 § 25, 2001)

Prohibited uses in a multifamily residential zone shall be as follows:

A. Use of any structure or building as a transient accommodation.

B. Two or more mobile homes or manufactured homes on a lot or parcel; without a conditional permit per FHMC 17.24.030.

C. Park model or recreational vehicle used as a dwelling unit or sleeping unit. (Ord. 1802 § 11, 2024)

Permitted uses in a multifamily residential zone shall be as follows:

A. Two-family dwellings;

B. Multifamily dwellings;

C. Townhouse dwellings;

D. Accessory uses and buildings structures normally incidental to the above permitted residential uses, except for accessory dwelling units;

E. Home occupations;

F. Community or public park and recreation facilities;

G. Cultural and religious facilities; and

H. Planned residential developments. (Ord. 1802 § 12, 2024; Ord. 1571 § 2, 2015; Ord. 1245 § 7, 2004; Ord. 1172 § 26, 2001)

Conditional uses in a multifamily residential zone shall be as follows:

A. Public and private utility structures;

B. Mobile home parks. (Ord. 1172 § 27, 2001)

Density in the multifamily residential zone shall be calculated as follows:

A. The maximum permitted density in a multifamily residential zone is 14 units per acre.

B. Fractional Dwelling Units. If the provisions of this chapter result in an allowable number of dwelling units which include a fractional unit, any fraction shall be rounded up to allow for one additional dwelling unit. (Ord. 1769 § 1, 2023; Ord. 1593 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1172 § 28, 2001)

The maximum lot area covered by structures in a multifamily residential zone shall not exceed 30 percent. (Ord. 1172 § 29, 2001)

Yards in a multifamily residential zone shall be as follows:

A. Front yards shall extend a minimum of 20 feet from the right-of-way;

B. Side yards shall total not less than 15 feet with no one side yard less than five; and

C. Rear yards shall extend a minimum of five feet from the rear property line. (Ord. 1172 § 30, 2001)

Access requirements for a multifamily residential zone shall be as defined in the street and storm drainage standards as defined in Chapter 12.02 FHMC. (Ord. 1172 § 31, 2001)