North Manchester City Zoning Code
“RMF-L” RESIDENCE
MULTI-FAMILY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
§ 156.130 PURPOSE.
The intent of this district is to provide for medium to high density residential areas representing a compatible mix of single, two and multi-family dwellings. Net densities are at five to 12 dwelling units per acre. Permitted uses generally include, but are not limited to, single-, two- and multi-family residential dwellings, institutional, public and recreational uses that serve the needs of residents living in the area.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.131 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted as of right in the “RMF-L” Residence Multi-Family Low Density District:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
• Multi-family dwelling | • Educational institution; elementary, middle and high school | • None |
• Single-family dwelling; detached | ||
• Two-family dwelling |
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.132 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses in the “RMF-L” Residence Multi-Family Low Density District:
(A) Buildings or structures incidental to a permitted use;
(B) Home occupations, pursuant to § 156.362 of this chapter; and
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.133 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES.
The following uses are permitted as special exception uses in the “RMF-L” Residence Multi-Family Low Density District:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
• Bed and breakfast establishment | • Cemetery | • Day care center |
• Group home | • Educational institution; college or university | • Recreation facility; outdoor |
• Nursing home | • Essential services | |
• Park and playground | ||
• Public buildings and services | ||
• Religious place of worship |
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.134 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the “RMF-L” Residence Multi-Family Low Density District:
Minimum lot area | 7,500 square feet single-family dwelling |
8,400 square feet two-family dwelling | |
3,500 square feet per unit multi-family dwelling | |
1 acres all other uses | |
Maximum impervious surface coverage | 55% |
Minimum lot width at building line | 70 feet single-family dwelling |
80 feet two-family dwelling | |
100 feet all other uses | |
Minimum front yard setback | 30 feet |
Minimum side yard setback | 7 feet principal use |
5 feet accessory use | |
Minimum rear yard setback | 25 feet |
7 feet accessory use | |
Maximum building height | 35 feet principal use |
40 feet multi-family use | |
15 feet accessory use | |
Minimum distance between multi-family buildings | 20 feet |
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006; Ord. 6, 2014, passed 10-1-2014)