A.   The purpose of the MF zone is to provide for the development of medically related facilities in the vicinity of the Redlands Community Hospital.

   B.   The regulations set forth in the MF zone are intended to achieve a high standard of development which will assure compatibility with the hospital facility and surrounding neighborhood, in accordance with the principles and objectives contained in the Redlands general plan text.

   C.   The following regulations set out in this chapter shall apply to all uses in the MF zone. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.50, 1955)

In the MF zone:

   A.   A structure originally designed as a residence, or as an accessory to a residence, may be used for medically related purposes under the conditions as provided for in chapter 18.156, article VI of this title.

   B.   All uses except parking and loading shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

   C.   All new construction and/or additions shall be subject to commission review and approval. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.51, 1955)

In the MF zone, no building, structure or land shall be used, and no building shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered or enlarged, except for the following purposes:

   A.   Residential:

Residential uses, subject to the requirements and property development standards of the nearest residential zone.

   B.   Medical And Health Services:

Board and care homes.

Chiropractors.

Convalescent homes.

Dentists and oral surgeons.

Hospitals.

Hotel providing medical services.

Medical, dental and biological laboratories.

Medical, dental and therapeutic clinics.

Optometrists.

Osteopathic physicians.

Physicians and surgeons.

Psychologists and psychiatrists.

Sanatoriums, except mental institutions.

Service of wine, at no charge, with doctor approval, in patient rooms.

   C.   Uses Permitted By Conditional Use Permit: The following uses may be permitted as a convenience, subject to approval of a conditional use permit:

Eating establishments compatible with a permitted medical use or operated in conjunction with an established bed and breakfast inn, as permitted by chapter 18.156, article III of this title.

Medically related uses in a residential building.

Prescription pharmacy services in conjunction with a permitted medical use.

   D.   Similar Uses Permitted By Commission Determination: The commission may, by resolution of record, permit any other use which it may determine to be similar to those permitted, and in conformity with the intent and purpose of this zone. (Ord. 2788, 2013)

The property development standards set out in sections 18.68.060 through 18.68.190 of this chapter shall apply to all uses of land and buildings in the MF zone. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54, 1955)

Each lot in the MF zone shall have a minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(A), 1955)

Each lot in the MF zone shall have a minimum width of one hundred feet (100') and a minimum depth of one hundred feet (100'). (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(B), 1955)

In the MF zone, buildings and structures shall have a height not greater than two and one-half (21/2) stories, or thirty five feet (35'). There is no height limit for a primary care hospital except that the front setback shall be not less than the height of the building. Parking is permitted in the front yard area to within twenty five feet (25') of the front property line. See section 18.152.030 of this title for other exceptions. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(C), 1955)

Each lot in the MF zone shall have a front yard extending for the full width of the lot. The yard shall be not less than twenty five feet (25') in depth. The front setback area shall be landscaped and maintained. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(D), 1955)

Each lot in the MF zone shall have a side yard on each side of the main building of not less than ten feet (10') for a one-story building, and not less than fifteen feet (15') for a two-story building. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(E), 1955)

Each lot in the MF zone shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty five feet (25'). (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(F), 1955)

For walls and landscaping in the MF zone, the provisions of chapter 18.168 of this title shall apply. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(G), 1955)

Maximum coverage by structures in the MF zone is forty percent (40%) of the lot area. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(H), 1955)

For off street parking in the MF zone, the provisions of sections 18.164.140 through 18.164.320 of this title shall apply. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(I), 1955)

The sign provisions of the A-P administrative professional zone, as contained in the Redlands sign code, shall apply in the MF zone. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(J), 1955)

All trash storage areas in the MF zone shall be located within enclosed areas completely screened from public view. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(K), 1955)

Lighting facilities in the MF zone shall be arranged in a manner which will protect the streets and neighboring properties from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(L), 1955)

In the MF zone, all noise producing equipment, including, but not limited to, compressors and heating and air conditioning units, shall be installed or enclosed so that the noise from such equipment does not exceed zone A, clearly compatible community noise equivalent levels identified in table 9.1 of the Redlands general plan for all land use categories. The noise levels shall be met as measured at the property lines for properties in any zone including, but not limited to, residential zones, adjacent to the MF zone. (Ord. 2342 § 1, 1997: Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(M), 1955)

In the MF zone, site plans and elevations for all new construction and additions shall be submitted to the commission for review and approval. The commission may, at its discretion, require a public hearing. (Ord. 1851 § 1, 1984: Ord. 1000 § 21.54(N), 1955)