The Residential Medium Special (RM6S) designation promotes single family residential development.. (Ord. Ordinance 7/2008 RM6S, Amended, 06/18/2008)

The following are permitted uses in any RM6S district:

1. Single family dwellings;
2. Accessory buildings, uses, or structures;
3. Home occupations;
4. The keeping of domestic animals (see 13.30.020);
5. Family food production;
6. Flood control facilities;
7. Townhomes and condominium
8. Public parks or recreational facilities, including public or private golf courses with no night lighting;
9. Accessory dwelling units (see 13.47)
   
10. Any other uses deemed by the Planning and Zoning Commission to be in harmony with listed permitted uses and the purpose and intent of this district.

(Ord. Ordinance 7/2008 RM6S, Amended, 06/18/2008)

The following uses may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit:

1. Senior housing unit (granny flat), subject to the specific conditions i.e. Separate utility meters shall not be permitted.
2. Clubs, lodges or halls.
3. Any other uses deemed by the Planning and Zoning Commission to be in harmony with listed conditional uses and the purpose and intent of this district.
4. One dog shall be allowed per 2,000 sqft-up to a maximum of 4 dogs per county recorded lot.
5. Short-Term Rental

(Ord. 02-2015, Amended, 06/17/2015; Ord. Ordinance 7/2008 RM6S, Amended, 06/18/2008)

The maximum density in the RM6S districts shall be as follows:

(Ord. Ordinance 7/2008 RM6S, Amended, 06/18/2008)

The following standards shall apply to all lots in the RM6S district;

Standards:

Setbacks

Notes: (see picture below for setback examples)

1. The minimum side yard which faces the street on a corner lot shall be 15' for the main building.
   1. Driveways, garages, and accessory buildings that are directly accessed from the side street shall maintain a minimum setback of 25 feet.
2. Accessory structures may be built at the rear property line if that property abuts a Milford City Alleyway and care is taken to maintain a continuing drainage system that empies on the subject property. Otherwise, accessory buildings may encroach into the rear yards, but in no case shall an accessory structure be closer than 5 feet to the rear property line.
   

Other Standards:

1. Minimum dwelling size shall be at least 1,000 square feet excluding garages and accessory structures.
2. Architectural features such as cornices, chimneys and bell towers may exceed the height limit;
3. Design review shall be required for projects of four or more homes;
4. Decorative walls or fences shall be required along the side and rear property lines of each home. Man-gates may be approved;
   1. Decorative walls or fences shall be constructed of cinder block, vinyl, decorative stone, cement or wood; and shall be constantly well maintained. Chain link fence is prohibited in this section.
5. Parking area for one vehicle shall be required for each unit; and,
6. Each garage for detached units shall have a minimum bulk storage area of 160 cubic feet and each garage for attached units shall have a minimum bulk storage area of 90 cubic feet.

(Ord. Ordinance 2-2012 General Revision, Amended, 06/20/2012; Ord. Ordinance 7/2008 RM6S, Amended, 06/18/2008)

13.26.010 through 13.26.070 - Home occupations 13.27.010 through 13.27.070 - In-Home Day Care 13.30.010 through 13.30.030 - Keeping of Horses, Other Large Animals and Farm Animals 13.31.010 through 13.31.030 - Fencing and Walls 13.32.010 through 13.32.080 - Vehicular Parking, Loading and Maneuvering Areas 13.33.010 through 13.33.030 - Landscaping 13.34.010 through 13.34.060 - Yards and Setbacks 13.35.010 through 13.35.100 - Design Review and Site Plan Review (Ord. Ordinance 7/2008 RM6S, Amended, 06/18/2008)