The RM-2 Multiple-Family Residential District is designed to provide sites for intermediate density multiple-family dwelling structures primarily in close proximity to high traffic and pedestrian generators such as the downtown area. This zone is designed to provide a zone of transition between such generators and other residential zoning districts.

(Ord. No. 759, § 3, 2-19-2018)

In an RM-2 Multiple-Family Residential District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected except for one or more of the following specified uses unless otherwise provided in this section:

(1)

All uses permitted and as regulated in the RM-1 Multiple Family District with the following requirements:

a.

Multiple family dwellings regulated according to subsection 1600(e)(2).

b.

Single-family dwellings subject to the R-2 Single Family Residential District standards.

(2)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the above permitted uses.

(Ord. No. 759, § 3, 2-19-2018; Ord. No. 784, § 1, 2-7-2022)

The following uses shall be permitted, subject to the conditions hereinafter imposed for each use, and subject further to the review and approval of the planning commission pursuant to section 1717 of the zoning ordinance:

(1)

Offices for executive or administrative occupations including legal, accounting, insurance, finance or similar professions in existing residential structures with the following conditions:

a.

The property is immediately adjacent to, or directly across the street from, a business-zoned parcel (B1, B2 or B3);

b.

The property is within one block of the parking-exempt district as defined in section 1704(11) of the zoning ordinance;

c.

No on-site parking shall be constructed in excess of that required for residential use;

d.

Architecture of additions or alterations shall be consistent with residential character of the neighborhood;

e.

No interior display shall be visible from the exterior of the building;

f.

The outdoor storage of goods or material shall be prohibited;

g.

Exterior lighting shall be residential in character with fixtures restricted to no more than ten feet in height, 75 watts maximum with shielded or frosted fixtures and illumination levels limited to five foot-candles or less;

h.

Customer hours shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. in the morning to 6:00 p.m. in the evening;

i.

Trash and waste disposal shall only be curbside residential without use of on-site dumpsters; and

j.

All provisions of the sign ordinance are met.

(2)

Assisted living, convalescent/nursing care, residential care and treatment, and sheltered housing facilities not to exceed six occupants per structure. No such facility shall [be] less than 400 feet from any like facility.

(3)

Boarding houses when located on a parcel of land not less than 7,200 square feet in area. Occupancy shall not exceed six persons per structure subject further to annual city licensing application for inspection and compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). No license shall be issued for a boarding house within 400 feet of an existing boarding house.

(4)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the above permitted uses.

(Ord. No. 759, § 3, 2-19-2018; Ord. No. 774, § 1, 12-2-2019)

See article XVI, schedule of regulations, limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of lot permitted by land use, maximum density permitted and minimum yard setback requirements.

(Ord. No. 759, § 3, 2-19-2018)