The purpose and intent of the residential multiple-family 6 district (RMF-6) is to provide for single-family, two-family and multifamily residences having a low profile, surrounded by open space, being so situated that it is located in close proximity to public and commercial services and has direct or convenient access to collector and arterial roads on the Island's road network. The maximum density permissible or permitted in the RMF-6 district shall not exceed the density permissible under the density rating system contained in the future land use element of the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 01-33, § 1, 11-5-2001)

The following uses are permitted in the RMF-6 district:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

Duplexes, two-family dwellings.

(3)

Multiple-family dwellings, townhouses subject to the provisions of the land development code.

(4)

Family care facilities, subject to the land development code.

(Ord. No. 01-33, § 2, 11-5-2001)

Uses accessory to permitted uses [are as follows:]

(1)

Uses and structures that are accessory and incidental to uses permitted as of right in the RMF-6 district.

(2)

Private docks, subject to chapter 54, article IV.

(3)

Recreational facilities that serve as an integral part of a residential development and have been designated reviewed and approved on a site development plan or preliminary subdivision plat for that development. Recreational facilities may include, but are not limited to, clubhouse, community center building and tennis facilities, playgrounds and playfields.

(Ord. No. 01-33, § 3, 11-5-2001)

The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the RMF-6 district, subject to the standards and procedures established in the land development code:

(1)

Churches and houses of worship.

(2)

Schools, public and private.

(3)

Child care centers and adult day care centers.

(4)

Civic and cultural facilities.

(5)

Recreational facilities not accessory to principal use.

(6)

Group care facilities (category I and II); care units; nursing homes; assisted living facilities; and continuing care retirement communities pursuant to the land development code.

(Ord. No. 01-33, § 4, 11-5-2001)

The following dimensional standard shall apply to all permitted, accessory, and conditional uses in the RMF-6 district:

(1)

Minimum lot area:

a.

Single-family, duplex and two-family dwellings: 7,260 square feet per dwelling unit.

b.

Multiple-family and townhouse: One acre.

(2)

Minimum lot width: 100 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard requirements:

a.

Front yard: 25 feet.

b.

Side yard: Ten feet.

c.

Rear yard: 25 feet.

(4)

Maximum height of structures:

a.

Principal structures: 35 feet, as measured from the required FEMA base flood elevation to the mid-point of the roof.

b.

Accessory structures: 15 feet.

(5)

Maximum density: Actual maximum density shall not to exceed six dwelling units per gross acre.

(6)

Distance between structures: The distance between any two principal structures on the same parcel shall be 15 feet or a distance equal to one-half the sum of their heights, whichever is greater. For accessory structure yards see the land development code.

(7)

Dimensional standards for nonconforming lots of record: The following dimensional standards for nonconforming lots of record in the RMF-6 district shall apply:

a.

Single-family and two-family dwellings, minimum lot area per dwelling unit of 6,000 square feet.

b.

Multifamily dwellings, in conformance with the development standards of the RMF-6 district, and;

c.

Nonconforming lots of record shall be required to provide a minimum of 6,500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit.

d.

When calculating the density on these nonconforming lots, a fractional unit of 0.50 or greater of a unit shall entitle the applicant to an additional unit.

(8)

Minimum floor area: 750 square feet.

(Ord. No. 01-33, § 5, 11-5-2001)

(a)

Minimum off-street parking. As required in the land development code.

(b)

Landscaping. As required in the land development code.

(c)

Lighting. Pursuant to the city outdoor lighting ordinance.

(d)

Signs. As required in the land development code.

(e)

Architectural and design standards. (Reserved.)

(Ord. No. 01-33, § 6, 11-5-2001)