It is the purpose of the "RMF" District to encourage the establishment and retention of varying densities of residential neighborhoods consisting of multifamily dwellings, two family dwellings and single family dwellings, on appropriately sized lots while preserving the undeveloped lands within this district for similar types of residential uses.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   Principally permitted uses shall be as follows:

   A.   Multi-Family Dwellings.

   B.   Duplex.

   C.   Two Family Dwellings.

   D.   Single Family Detached Dwellings.

   E.   Community Social Service Facilities.

   F.   Public Park or Recreation Area.

   G.   Public Recreation Facility (indoor or outdoor).

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   Accessory permitted uses shall be as follows:

   A.   [Reserved]

   B.   Attached or Detached Garage and Storage Structures.

   C.   Fences and Walls.

   D.   [Reserved]

   E.   Private Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts and Basketball Courts.

   F.   Satellite Dishes.

   G.   Signs.

   H.   Uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to a principal permitted use or conditionally permitted use located on the same lot therewith.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00; Ord. 2005-005. Passed 1-19-04.)

   Conditionally permitted uses are as follows:

   A.   Assisted Living Facilities.

   B.   Senior Independent Living Facility.

   C.   Single Family Attached Dwellings.

   D.   Townhomes.

   E.   Bed and Breakfast Establishments.

   F.   Clubs.

   G.   Educational Institutions.

   H.   Religious Places of Worship.

   I.   Public Utilities.

   J.   Public, Non-Profit or Private Cultural Facilities.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   The minimum lot area and width for properties in this district shall be as follows:

   A.   The minimum lot area for multi-family dwellings shall be 11,500 square feet per apartment building nor less than 1,750 square feet per dwelling unit on the premises and an average width of not less than 75 feet. A minimum lot frontage of 40 feet is required.

   B.   The minimum lot area for two family and duplex dwellings shall be 3,750 square feet per dwelling unit and an average width of not less than 60 feet per dwelling unit. A minimum lot frontage of 30 feet is required per dwelling unit.

   C.   The minimum lot area for single family detached dwellings in this district shall be 7,000 square feet and an average width of not less tha4n 60 feet. A minimum lot frontage of 30 feet is required.

   D.   All other uses permitted in this district shall have a minimum lot area of 43,560 square feet and an average width of not less than 150 feet. A minimum lot frontage of 75 feet is required.

   E.   The Planning Commission may waive said requirements for lots which were separately owned, or to a numbered lot in a subdivision which was duly recorded, prior to the effective date of the ordinance establishing such requirement.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00; Ord. 2005-004. Passed 1-5-04.)

   The yard setback requirements for properties in this district shall be as follows:

   A.   The minimum front yard setback for uses in this district shall be 35 feet.

   B.   The minimum side yard setback for uses in this district shall be as follows:

      1.   Dwellings shall have a minimum side yard setback of 5 feet each side.

      2.   All other uses shall have a minimum side yard setback of 25 feet each side.

   C.   The minimum rear yard setback for uses in this district shall be as follows:

      1.   Dwellings shall have a minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet.

      2.   All other uses shall have a minimum rear yard setback of 35 feet.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   The maximum height requirements for buildings within this district are as follows:

   A.   Multi-family dwellings shall not exceed a height of 40 feet.

   B.   All other principally permitted uses shall not exceed a height of 35 feet.

   C.   Accessory permitted uses shall not exceed a height of 10 feet.

   D.   Detached garages shall not exceed a height of 15 feet.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   The maximum lot coverage for properties in this district shall be as follows:

   A.   Detached single family dwellings, community social service facilities and related accessory structures shall not cover more than 40% of the lot.

   B.   The main building and related accessory structures of all other uses shall not cover more than 45% of the lot.

   C.   In no case shall the impervious surface cover more than 60% of the lot.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   Each multi-family dwelling shall be equipped, for safety purposes, with an electrical or mechanical means of access to hallways and building areas. The system shall be so designed that access may be gained either by a key or a buzzer type system. All intercom and buzzer systems shall be fully operable at all times.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   Minimum dwelling sizes shall be regulated by Section 1298.34 of this Code.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

   Off-street parking and loading shall be required as specified in Chapter 1290, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)