La Feria City Zoning Code
§ 10
“MF” MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
A.
PURPOSE
The “MF” District is established to meet the needs for medium to high density residential development where such areas are suitable for higher impact development and higher volume traffic while encouraging the provision of conveniently located rental accommodations.
B.
PERMITTED USES
The uses shall [sic] permitted in the “MF” District [include those listed] in the “Schedule of Uses” found in Section 18 hereof.
C.
AREA; YARD; HEIGHT; LOT COVERAGE; BUILDING SIZE
The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the “Schedule of District Regulations” found in Section 4-D and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
D.
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
(1)
Except as otherwise provided, a solid fence, wall or hedge must be erected, placed, grown and maintained along a boundary line of any multifamily residential district when adjacent to any single family, two-family or nonresidential use or district. Such fence, wall or hedge shall not be less than six feet (6') in height nor greater than eight feet (8') in height. However, no fence, wall or hedge on a corner lot shall have a height in conflict with the regulations governing visibility at intersections as prescribed in Section 4-C(6) of these regulations.
(2)
Additionally, any parking lot, playground, ballfield, tennis court or swimming pool, when adjacent to any nonresidential use or district, shall be suitably screened from view with a fence, wall or hedge of at least three and one-half feet (3-1/2') in height.
(3)
No fence or wall shall be erected or placed in any dedicated easement or right-of-way because it would interfere with the installation or maintenance of any public utility line, service, thoroughfare or drainageway.
(4)
Garbage, refuse, and trash collection/storage areas in any multifamily residential district and any condominium or townhouse project shall be enclosed on at least three (3) sides by a dense screening element to adequately screen such area from view of the surrounding area.
E.
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Off-street parking requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in Section 23 hereof. No covered parking is specifically required, however, carports are encouraged.
F.
MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR CARPORTS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Carports or other detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot and shall not exceed one (1) story in height nor shall any such structure be located closer than fifteen feet (15') to the main building nor closer than seven and one-half feet (7-1/2') to a side lot line, nor closer than ten feet (10') to any rear lot line nor closer than fifteen feet (15') to any side street in the case of a corner lot.
(Ordinance 2008-03 adopted 1/10/08)