The MF District is characterized by multi-family residential complexes in a landscaped setting with landscaped off-street parking areas. Site improvements, including landscaping and recreational and support amenities commensurate to the size of the complex, shall be provided and designed to minimize the impact on adjacent residential uses. A Site Improvement Plan is required prior to construction. Typical structures include townhouses, condominiums, apartments and other accessory uses, which enhance the basic elements of a balanced residential area, such as schools, parks, playgrounds and neighborhood recreational facilities.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The following uses are allowed upon the approval of a Site Improvement Plan in accordance with Article XXVII of this Chapter:

(1)

Construction office, temporary (temporary structures standards are set out in Article XXII of this Chapter).

(2)

Library.

(3)

Nursing home, convalescent home or other extended-care facility.

(4)

Open space and trails.

(5)

Park/playground.

(6)

Recreation facility, neighborhood.

(7)

Residence.

a.

Multi-family dwelling (apartment, condominium complex)

b.

Single-family, attached (townhouse, patio, fourplex)

(8)

Retirement home.

(9)

Sales office, temporary (refer to Article XXII).

(10)

School, public, kindergarten through 12th grade.

(11)

Utility service facility.

(12)

Group homes.

(13)

Family childcare homes.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The following shall be allowed only when a principal use has been established on the lot, in accordance with Article XXVII of this Chapter:

(1)

Accessory uses and buildings.

(2)

Home occupation (home occupation standards are set out in Article XXIII of this Chapter).

(3)

Personal care boarding.

(4)

Satellite receiving dish.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The following uses are permitted, upon the approval of the City Council, in accordance with Articles XXI and XXVII of this Chapter:

(1)

Boarding house or rooming house.

(2)

Church or church school.

(3)

Club/private recreational use (country club).

(4)

Cultural facility.

(5)

Daycare center/preschool.

(6)

Fire station.

(7)

Golf course.

(8)

Hospital.

(9)

Recreation facility, community.

(10)

Sheriff substation.

(11)

Utility, major facility.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The gross density shall not exceed twenty (20) units/acre and may be less due to required infrastructure or dedication, or environmental constraints.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The minimum lot area is seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

A portion of the gross site area shall be dedicated to the City for public use or cash in lieu of land shall be paid as required by Chapter 17 of this Code.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The setback is measured from the lot line to the wall of the structure horizontally and perpendicular to the lot line.

(1)

Abutting a street:

a.

Regional/major arterial: one hundred (100) feet.

b.

Minor arterial/collector/local: twenty (20) feet.

(2)

Side/rear setback: fifteen (15) feet.

(3)

Schools or buildings located in recreation areas shall be forty (40) feet from all lot lines.

(4)

Minimum distance between buildings: ten (10) feet.

(5)

From electrical transmission lines of 115 kV or greater: one hundred (100) feet from the closest edge of the easement to the structure.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

(a)

A cornice, canopy, eave, fireplace, wing wall or similar architectural feature may extend three (3) feet into a required setback. Fire escapes may extend up to six (6) feet into a required setback.

(b)

An open, unenclosed, uncovered deck/ porch at ground level may extend six (6) feet into a required setback, except for a side setback.

(c)

An open, unenclosed, uncovered deck/ porch greater than four (4) feet in height, above ground level, may extend three (3) feet into a required setback, except a side setback.

(d)

A building permit shall not be issued for any structure which is to be located within an easement unless written approval by the easement holders is provided.

(e)

Utility distribution lines and related equipment commonly located along property lines may be located within a required setback. A neighborhood substation or gas regulator/ meter station shall meet the required setbacks.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

(a)

Maximum building height: thirty-five (35) feet. The maximum building height shall not apply to church spires, belfries, cupolas, penthouses or domes not used for human occupancy, chimneys, skylights, ventilators, water tanks, silos, parapet walls, cornices without windows, antennas, utility poles and necessary mechanical appurtenances usually carried above the roof level.

(b)

The height of antennas shall be no greater than the distance to the nearest lot line.

(c)

The maximum height of a roof-mounted church spire shall not exceed 1.62 times the height of the church. The church height shall be measured from the lowest walkout level of the church to the highest roof peak. The height of the roof-mounted spire shall be measured from the top of the spire to the finished floor of the lowest walkout level of the church. (See Article XXXVI, Definitions, for Building Height - Spire Height Calculation Diagram.)

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The specific provisions of the following subzoning districts shall govern the provisions within Sections 16-8-10 through 16-8-100 above. If a particular element or issue is not addressed in the specific provisions for a subzone, the relevant provisions contained in Sections 16-8-10 through 16-8-100 above, and in the remainder of this Chapter, shall apply.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The following uses shall be allowed upon the approval of a Site Improvement Plan in accordance with Article XXVII of this Chapter. The Director may determine other similar uses as appropriate in this subzoning district.

(1)

Multi-family attached dwelling units, accessory buildings and uses, for sale or lease.

(2)

Parking areas.

(3)

Public or private parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities and open space.

(4)

Temporary sales and construction offices.

(5)

Group homes.

(6)

Family childcare homes.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

(a)

Density: fifteen and eight-tenths (15.8) units/acres. There shall be no minimum lot areas.

(b)

Maximum building height: thirty-five (35) feet.

(c)

Minimum building setbacks:

(1)

From arterial right-of-way: thirty (30) feet.

(2)

To any other right-of-way or pavement edge of a private drive: twenty (20) feet.

(3)

To any other project boundary: twenty (20) feet.

(4)

Minimum distance between structures: twenty (20) feet.

(d)

Private recreation structures or "hard-surface" improvements:

(1)

From public open space: ten (10) feet.

(2)

To any other project boundary: fifty (50) feet.

(e)

Minimum twenty-foot landscaped setback from any multi-family parking lot to the back of curb of an arterial street.

(f)

Roadways and parking: Private drives shall be a minimum of twenty-nine (29) feet in width and shall meet the City's duly adopted street standards.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

The following uses shall be allowed upon the approval of a Site Improvement Plan in accordance with Article XXVII of this Chapter. The Director may determine other similar uses as appropriate in this subzoning district.

(1)

Multi-family attached dwelling units, accessory buildings and uses, for sale or lease.

(2)

Parking areas.

(3)

Public or private parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities and open space.

(4)

Temporary sales and construction offices.

(5)

Group homes.

(6)

Family childcare homes.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

(a)

Setbacks:

(1)

All sides: fifteen (15) feet.

(2)

Adjacent to single-family development: twenty-five (25) feet.

(3)

Major streets: thirty (30) feet.

(b)

Building height: fifty (50) feet.

(c)

Landscaped open space: thirty percent (30%).

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)