An R-12 Multifamily Residential District shall contain a minimum of two acres.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   The intent of R-12 Multifamily Residential Districts is to encourage the establishment of multifamily residential uses not to exceed ten dwelling units per gross acre. All such Districts must abut upon a collector street, primary thoroughfare or secondary thoroughfare as specified in the Official Thoroughfare Plan and have centralized water and sewer facilities.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   The following uses are permitted in an R-12 Multifamily Residential District:

   (a)   Two-family attached dwellings and multifamily dwellings;

   (b)   Churches and other places of worship, and schools and institutions for academic instruction; and

   (c)   Public parks and recreation sites.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   The following uses may be permitted in an R-12 Multifamily Residential District only if expressly authorized by Council in accordance with Chapter 1284 and subject to limitations and restrictions deemed necessary by the Planning Board and/or Council:

   (a)   Private, noncommercial recreation areas and facilities such as recreation clubs, golf courses and country clubs;

   (b)   Structures and installations which are necessary public facilities and utilities and which require location in an R-12 District;

   (c)   Fraternal lodges and private clubs;

   (d)   Nursery schools and day care centers;

   No building or other structure in an R-12 Multifamily Residential District shall be used by a commercial or industrial establishment.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   An accessory use or building or other structure customary and incidental to a use permitted in this chapter is permitted in an R-12 Multifamily Residential District, provided that such accessory use or building or other structure does not involve any type of business, trade, manufacturing or industry.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   In no case shall the area of a multifamily zoning lot in an R-12 Multifamily Residential District be less than 3,600 square feet per dwelling unit. No such lot shall have a width less than eighty feet. Such lots are permitted only if they are served by group or central sewage treatment.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   Yard requirements for an R-12 Multifamily Residential District are as follows:

   (a)   Front. There shall be a minimum depth of twenty-five feet.

   (b)   Side. There shall be a minimum width on either side of ten feet, with the combined width of both side yards not less than twenty-five feet.

   (c)   Rear. There shall be a minimum depth of twenty feet.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   In an R-12 Multifamily Residential District, the principal and accessory buildings on a lot may occupy up to a maximum of forty percent thereof.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   In an R-12 Multifamily Residential District, a one-bedroom dwelling shall have a minimum floor area of 750 feet. (Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   In an R-12 Multifamily Residential District, no building shall exceed three stories, or thirty-six feet in height.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   Off-street parking and loading in an R-12 Multifamily Residential District shall be provided for in accordance with Chapter 1292.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)