The RM (Medium Density Residential) Zone is primarily intended for multiple family development on a parcel, or attached dwellings on separate lots, at medium residential densities. Other uses compatible with residential development are also appropriate. RM zones are located in areas designated medium and high density residential in the comprehensive plan. They are suited to locations near commercial areas and along collector and arterial streets where limited access is necessary so that traffic is not required to travel on local streets through lower density residential areas. (5/98)

The following uses, when developed under the applicable development standards in the ordinance, are permitted in the RM zone:

A.

Detached single-family dwelling on a lot. (5/98)

B.

Duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, and townhouses. (6/22)

C.

Residential homes and facilities. (5/98)

D.

Multifamily dwellings. (6/22)

E.

Combination of permitted attached or detached dwellings on a lot. (5/98)

F.

Family day care provider for 16 or fewer children, consistent with state regulations. (4/16)

G.

Public or private utility substation but excluding communication towers and electrical substations. (5/98)

H.

Child foster home for five or fewer children. (6/99)

The following uses, when developed under the applicable development standards in the ordinance and special development requirements, are permitted in the RM zone:

A.

Partitions, subject to the provisions in section 2.310. (5/98)

B.

Subdivision, subject to the provisions in section 2.310. (5/98)

C.

Planned unit development, subject to the provisions in section 2.311. (5/98)

D.

Accessory structures and uses prescribed in section 2.203.02. (5/98)

E.

Transit facilities (section 2.305). (5/09)

F.

The following special uses, subject to the applicable standards in section 2.4:

1.

Accessory dwelling unit (section 2.403). (6/23)

2.

Cottage cluster development (section 2.432). (6/22)

3.

Home occupations (section 2.407). (5/98)

4.

Bed and breakfast establishments (section 2.408). (5/98)

5.

Residential sales offices (section 2.409). (5/98)

6.

Public golf course (7992) or membership recreation club having golf course (7997) (section 2.410). (5/98)

7.

House of worship (section 2.423). (5/98)

8.

Boat and RV storage area (section 2.411). (5/98)

9.

Manufactured home parks (section 2.405). (5/98)

10.

Manufactured homes on individual lots (section 2.402). (5/98)

11.

Accessory commercial uses (section 2.416). (5/98)

12.

Recreational vehicle storage space (section 2.413). (5/98)

13.

Electrical substation (section 2.426). (5/98)

14.

Wireless telecommunications facilities (section 2.427). (5/98)

The following uses may be permitted, subject to obtaining a conditional use permit:

A.

Schools (8211) (section 2.424). (5/98)

B.

Public parks, playgrounds, community clubs, including swimming, tennis and similar recreational facilities, and other public and semi-public uses. (5/98)

C.

Day care facility for 17 or more children, consistent with state regulations. (4/16)

D.

Civic, social and fraternal organizations (864). (5/98)

E.

Rooming and boarding houses (702). (5/98)

F.

Water supply (494). (5/98)

G.

Child foster home for six, seven or eight children, provided such home: (6/99)

1.

Is properly accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Child and Family Programs; (6/99)

2.

Be located on a lot of no less than 16,000 square feet; (6/99)

3.

The lot shall be located on an arterial or major collector street; (6/99)

4.

Shall be no less than 2,400 square feet in size, excluding attached garages, carports, patios, and all unfinished space; (6/99)

5.

Shall have setbacks for all structures of no less than 16 feet on each side and 30 feet along the back of the property; (6/99)

6.

At least one-half of the lot area (no less than 8,000 square feet) shall consist of open space, grass and landscaping, including landscaping area at least eight feet wide for permanent visual screening along the sides and back of the property (which landscaping along sides and back of the property shall be designed for a minimum height of no less than six feet after five years). Decks, patios, paved areas, and parking areas (paved or unpaved) shall not be included when calculating the amount of required open space, grass and landscaping; (6/99)

7.

Is not located within one-half mile of another child foster home of six to eight children, as measured between the closest lot lines of the existing child foster home and the proposed child foster home. (6/99)

All child foster homes shall meet all applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, applicable building codes. (6/99)

H.

Transit station (section 2.429). (5/09)

I.

Residential care facilities for more than 15 residents or uses noted in SIC 805 (nursing and personal care facilities) (section 2.431). (6/11)

(Ord. No. 2025-895, § 1(exh. A), 7-7-2025)

A.

Minimum lot dimension and height requirements. (6/22)

(1) Multifamily development must comply with the density standard in section 2.104.06.I. (5/98)

(2) Parcel size shall be adequate to contain all structures within the required yard setbacks. (5/98)

(3) 50 feet: Required setbacks shall increase one foot for every foot the height exceeds 35 feet. (5/98)

(4) The width for townhouses must be a minimum of 20 feet instead of average 20 feet. (6/22)

B.

Minimum yard setback requirements. (6/22)

(1) Townhouses may have a zero-side yard setback for interior lot lines. (6/22)

(2) The rear yard setback shall be as follows: 14 feet for a one-story building; 20 feet for a two-story building. The rear yard setback for cottage clusters shall be ten feet. (6/22)

(3) Setbacks are measured from property lines, not easement lines; however, no structure shall be placed any closer than five feet from the edge of an access easement. (5/98)

(4) The garage entrance setback shall be measured from the property line or edge of private access easement to the entrance of the garage. The centerline of the driveway shall be measured if the driveway to the garage entrance is not perpendicular to the property line or private access easement. In no case shall a garage be set back less than the minimum front, side, and rear setbacks. (5/98)

(5) The minimum front setback from an access easement shall be ten feet. (10/15)

C.

Proposals to develop properties in RCOD are subject to dimensional standards in section 2.130. (12/19)

(Ord. No. 2024-878, § 2(exh. B), 7-15-2024)

All development in the RM zone shall comply with the applicable provisions of this ordinance. The following includes referenced items as well as additional development requirements:

A.

Off-street parking. Parking as specified in section 2.303. (7/25)

B.

Design standards. Unless specifically modified by provisions in this section, buildings located within the RM zone shall comply with the following standards: (5/98)

1.

Single-family detached dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, cottage cluster developments, and townhouses shall comply with the design standards in section 2.314. (6/22)

2.

Multifamily units, and nonresidential structures shall comply with the provisions in section 2.315, development standards. (6/22)

C.

Subdivisions and partitions. Land divisions shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of section 2.310. (5/98)

D.

Yards and lots. Yards and lots shall conform to the standards of section 2.312. (5/98)

E.

Signs. Signs shall conform to the requirements of section 2.308. (5/98)

F.

Accessory structures. Accessory structures shall conform to requirements in section 2.313. (5/98)

G.

Landscaping. A minimum of 25 percent of the property shall be landscaped, including all required yards. Landscaped areas shall be landscaped as provided in section 2.309. (5/98)

H.

Lot coverage. The maximum coverage allowed for buildings, accessory structures and paved parking shall be 75 percent. Maximum lot coverage does not apply to cottage clusters. (6/22)

I.

Density. Subdivisions and multifamily development within the RM zone shall comply with the following density requirements:

1.

For property designated medium density in the comprehensive plan, the minimum density shall be six units per acre; the maximum density shall be ten units per acre for single-family detached and multifamily and 25 units per acre for townhouses. (6/22)

2.

For property designated medium-high density in the comprehensive plan, the minimum density shall be eight units per acre; the maximum density shall be 22 units per acre for single-family detached and 25 units per acre for townhouses. (6/22)

3.

Maximum densities do not apply to duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, or cottage clusters. (6/22)

J.

Proposals to develop properties in RCOD are subject to development standards in section 2.130. (12/19)

(Ord. No. 2025-895, § 1(exh. A), 7-7-2025)