The Residential Medium (RM) designation allows for a range of detached and attached single family units and low intensity multi-family residential units. This designation encourages greater housing diversity and acts as a transition zone between low density developments and higher density multi-family projects. (Ord. Ordinance 8-2008, Amended, 06/18/2008)

The following are permitted uses in any RM district:

1. Single family dwellings;
2. Accessory buildings, uses, or structures;
3. Zero lot line developments;
4. Wide shallow lot developments;
5. Duplexes
6. Town homes
7. Home occupations;
8. The keeping of domestic animals (see 13.30.020);
9. Family food production;
10. Licensed in home day care for up to 12 children;
11. Flood control facilities;
12. Public parks or recreational facilities, including public or private golf courses with no night lighting;
13. Public or private schools or educational institutions;
    1. Public or private schools or educational institutions are allowed within this district only if traffic ingress and egress does not adversely affect the general traffic patterns of the area. under this section, public or private schools or educational institutions shall be prohibited to be located on a dead end street and/or cul-de-sac.
14. Foster homes;
15. Accessory dwelling units (see 13.47)
    
16. 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 8-2008, Amended, 06/18/2008)

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

1. Places of worship;
2. Bed and breakfast facilities;
3. Public or quasi-public utility or public service facilities;
4. Private recreational facilities;
5. Licensed day care centers;
6. Boarding houses or rooming houses;
7. Guest house or servant's quarters which may not be rented or sold;
8. Club, lodges or halls;
9. Licensed "community care facilities" including: Residential facility; adult day care; day treatment; social rehabilitation facility; community treatment facility;
10. Senior housing unit (granny flat), subject to the specific conditions i.e. Separate utility meters shall not be permitted.
11. Commercial parking lots when directly adjacent to the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) district and consistent with recommendations of an adopted specific plan; and
12. 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.
13. One dog shall be allowed per 2,000 sqft-up to a maximum of 4 dogs per county recorded lot.
14. Short-Term Rental

(Ord. 02-2015, Amended, 06/17/2015; Ord. Ordinance 8-2008, Amended, 06/18/2008)

1. Manufactured home parks subject to the provisions of 13.29.010 through 13.29.030.

(Ord. Ordinance 8-2008, Amended, 06/18/2008)

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

(Ord. Ordinance 8-2008, Amended, 06/18/2008)

The following standards shall apply to all lots in the RM 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 main buildings.
   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 empties 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. Architectural features such as cornices, chimneys and bell towers may exceed the height limit;
2. Design review shall be required for projects of four or more homes;
3. Decorative walls or fences shall be required along the side and rear property lines of each home. Man-gates may be approved;
4. Parking area for one vehicle shall be required for each unit; and,
5. 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 8-2008, 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 8-2008, Amended, 06/18/2008)