(A)   The High Density Residential (RH) Zone is established as an area to preserve, enhance and encourage high density neighborhoods.

   (B)   In the RH Zone, buildings or lands shall be used for one or more of the following specified permitted uses or conditional uses and none other.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 99-08, passed 5-10-99; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21)

   In the RH Zone, buildings and/or land shall be used for the following purposes:

   (A)   Single-family dwellings;

   (B)   Duplex dwellings;

   (C)   Multi-family dwellings of three or more units per dwelling;

   (D)   Hotels and motels;

   (E)   On-site accessory uses or structures to divisions (A), (B) or (C) of this section. Accessory dwelling units (long-term occupancy) to division (A) of this section;

   (F)   Playgrounds;

   (G)   Auditoriums, convention centers, assembly halls;

   (H)   Places of worship, daycare centers, schools (public or private); and

   (I)   Swimming pools, tennis courts.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 05-12, passed 8-8-05; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21; Am. Ord. 19-18, passed 4-26-23)

   None.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21)

   See §§ 153.050 et seq.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21)

   (A)   No structure shall exceed a total height of 50 feet.

   (B)   No structure shall have more than four levels of living space.

   (C)   Antennas for personal use, chimneys and elevator towers are exempt from height restrictions.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21)

   (A)   Lot dimensions. All parcels shall have a minimum width of 50 feet.

   (B)   Lot area.

      (1)   The minimum building site shall be 15,000 square feet.

      (2)   The minimum building site for a duplex shall be 15,000 square feet.

      (3)   Exempt recombination plats for lots platted prior to June 14, 1983 shall have a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet.

   (C)   Density.

      (1)   Multi-family dwelling: 18 units per acre.

      (2)   Hotel and motel: 36 units per acre.

   (D)   Exceptions. Where a lot or parcel of land has an area of less than the above required minimum area and was of record on June 14, 1983, such lot may be occupied by one family, provided the minimum side, front and rear requirements are complied with as set forth in § 153.161.

   (E)   Lot coverage.

      (1)   Maximum allowable lot coverage by principal use, all accessory structures, vehicular circulation areas and parking - 55%. (For exceptions see § 153.082.)

      (2)   Soils classified as wetlands shall be factored into lot coverage calculation based on the following schedule:

         (a)   If the lot is composed of less than 25% of its total area in wetland soils, then 75% of that area classified as wetlands may be used in calculating lot coverage;

         (b)   If the lot has between 25% to 50% of its total area in wetland soils, then 50% of that area classified as wetlands may be used in calculating lot coverage;

         (c)   If the lot has between 50% to 75% of its total area in soils classified as wetlands, then 25% of that area classified as wetlands may be used in calculating lot coverage;

         (d)   If the lot has 75% or more of its total area classified as wetlands, none of that area classified as wetlands may be used in calculating lot coverage.

   (F)   Drainage/stormwater runoff. All development is required to follow the provisions of § 153.070.

   (G)   Land disturbance. See § 153.071.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 04-10, passed 5-26-04; Am. Ord. 05-12, passed 8-8-05; Am. Ord. 17-29, passed 3-8-21 ; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21 )

   (A)   Side yard.

      (1)   The minimum side yard setback requirements on a lot with an area of 5,000 square feet or less shall be six feet from each side.

      (2)   The minimum side yard setback requirements on a lot with an area of more than 5,000 square feet but not more than 7,500 square feet shall be eight feet from each side.

      (3)   The minimum side yard setback requirements on a lot with an area exceeding 7,500 square feet shall be ten feet from each side.

   (B)   Front yard.

      (1)   The minimum front yard setback requirements on a lot with an area of 5,000 square feet or less shall be 15 feet from the front property line.

      (2)   The minimum front yard setback requirements on a lot with an area of more than 5,000 square feet but not more than 7,500 square feet shall be 30 feet from the front property line.

      (3)   The minimum front yard setback requirements on a lot with an area exceeding 7,500 square feet shall be 30 feet from the front property line.

   (D)   Double frontage.

      (1)   The minimum rear yard setback requirements on any double-frontage lot with an area of 5,000 square feet or less shall be 20% of the lot depth.

      (2)   The required front yard setback for all lots over 5,000 square feet shall be provided on both front and rear of a double frontage lot.

   (E)   Corner lot.

      (1)   The minimum setback requirements on a corner lot with an area of 5,000 square feet or less shall be as follows:

         (a)   Side yard: 6 feet.

         (b)   Side street: 7½ feet.

      (2)   The minimum setback requirements on a corner lot with an area of more than 5,000 square feet but not more than 7,500 square feet shall be as follows:

         (a)   Side yard: 8 feet.

         (b)   Side street: 15 feet.

      (3)   The minimum setback requirements on a corner lot exceeding 7,500 square feet shall be as follows:

         (a)   Side yard: 10 feet.

         (b)   Side street: 15 feet.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 03-10, passed 6-25-03; Am. Ord. 17-19, passed 5-27-20 ; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21 )

   See § 153.077.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21)

   See § 153.076.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21)

   See § 153.073.

(Ord. 91-08, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 01-02, passed 2-28-01; Am. Ord. 18-4, passed 6-14-21)