For the purpose of this Title, the following zones and overlays are created to be applied as necessary to regulate the development of the land in the City of Richmond, Utah:

Basic Zones:

Agricultural Zones (See 12-903):

Ten (10) Acres..........................................................................A-10
Five (5) Acres...........................................................................A-5

Residential Zones (See 12-904 and 12-905):

Residential Estate.....................................................................RE
Two (2) Acres...........................................................................RE-2
One (1) Acre.............................................................................RE-1
Residential Medium Density....................................................RMD
Residential Low Density.........................................................RLD

Residential Multiple-Family..............................................RMF

Commercial Zones:

Neighborhood Commercial Zone (12-907)..............................NC
Central Business District Commercial Zone (12-908)……....CBD
Highway Commercial Zone (12-909)......................................HC
Manufacturing and Industrial Zones (See 12-910):
Manufacturing/Light Industrial Zone...................................MLI

Overlay Zones:

Planned Industrial/Commercial Overlay (See 12-1020……..PIC

Mobile Home/Trailer Court Overlay (See 12-1040)..............MHT

Commercial-Residential Multi-use Overlay (See 12-1050)...CRMU

Moderate Income Housing Overlay (See 12-1060)................MIH

School, public..........................................................................SCH

City owned property...............................................................CITY

Cemetery................................................................................CEM

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundary of any zone, the following rules shall apply:

1. Wherever the zone boundary is indicated as being approximately upon the center line of a street, alley or block, or along a property line, then, unless otherwise definitely indicated on the map, the center line of such street, alley, or block, or such property line, shall be construed to be the boundary of such zone.
   
2. Whenever such boundary line of such zone is indicated as being approximately at the line of any river, stream, creek, irrigation canal or other waterway, or railroad right-of-way, or public park or other public land or any section line, then in such case the center of such river, stream, creek, canal or waterway, or of such railroad right-of-way or the boundary lines of such public land or such section line shall be deemed to be the boundary of such zone.
   
3. Where the application of the above rules does not clarify the zone boundary location, the Appeal Authority shall interpret the map.

1. To preserve appropriate areas of Richmond, Utah, for permanent agricultural use.
   
2. Uses normally and necessarily related to agriculture are permitted and uses detrimental to the continuance of agricultural activity are not allowed.

See RMC 12-3000 "Permitted Use Matrix".

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

Area, Width, and Yard Regulations.

1. Width shall be the width of the property, from property line to property line, on the surveyed property line edge running parallel to and abutting a formal street, road, or highway.
   
2. Setback in feet shall be measured from the closest permanent portion of the structure to the nearest respective property line.
   
   1. An attached garage shall be considered a part of a residential structure and the closest permanent portion of said garage shall constitute the structure insofar as measuring setback.
      
      

      			SETBACK in Feet
      DISTRICT	MINIMUM AREA	WIDTH	FRONT YARD	SIDE YARD	REAR YARD
      A-10	10 acres	250'	30	100 & 20	30
      A-5	5 acres	250'	30	20 & 20	30

1. Side Yards - Main buildings shall have a minimum side yard of twenty (20) feet and the minimum total of the two (2) side yards shall be forty (40) feet.
   
   1. Private garages and other accessory buildings located at least ten (10) feet behind the main building may have a side yard of one (1) foot from the drip-line of the roof, except that the street side yard of a corner lot shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet for main and accessory buildings.
      
2. Rear Yards - Private garages and accessory buildings located at least ten (10) feet behind the main building may have a rear yard of one (1) foot from the drip line of the roof.
   
3. Distance Between Buildings - No building, structure, or enclosure housing animals or fowl shall be constructed closer to a dwelling on the same or adjacent lot than one hundred (100) feet.

1. Utah Code Annotated Title 17, Chapter 41 specifies that agricultural protection areas may be established by the respective County governments within the State of Utah.
   
2. Richmond City finds it in the public interest to work with the Cache County Agricultural Protection Area Advisory Board to establish agricultural protection areas within the City.
   
   1. Citizens owning agricultural areas as established by Richmond City zoning who desire to participate in the agricultural protection process will:
      
      1. Complete an application for such protection and submit it to the office of the Cache County Executive.
         
      2. Provide the Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission a copy of the submitted application to enable the City’s review by the Commission and the Richmond City Council.
         
   2. Actual issuance of the protective designation rests with Cache County.

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

1. Width shall be the width of the property, from property line to property line, on the surveyed property line edge running parallel to and abutting a formal street, road, or highway.
   
2. Setback in feet shall be measured from the closest permanent portion of the structure to the nearest respective property line.
   
   1. An attached garage shall be considered a part of a residential structure and the closest permanent portion of said garage shall constitute the structure insofar as measuring setback.
      
      

      			SETBACK in Feet
      DISTRICT	MINIMUM AREA	WIDTH	FRONT YARD	SIDE YARD	REAR YARD
      RE-1	1 acre	120'	30	50 & 20	30
      RE-2	2 acres	250'	30	100 & 20	30

1. Side Yards - Main buildings other than dwellings shall have a minimum side yard of twenty (20) feet and the total of the two (2) side yards shall be forty (40) feet.
   
   1. Private garages and other accessory buildings located at least ten (10) feet behind the main building may have a side yard of one (1) foot from the drip line of the structure, except that the street side yard of a corner lot shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet for main and accessory buildings.
      
2. Rear Yards - Private garages and accessory buildings located at least ten (10) feet behind the main building may have a rear yard of one (1) foot from the drip line of the structure provided that on corner lots rearing on the side yard of another lot, the minimum rear yard for all buildings shall be ten (10) feet.
   
3. Distance Between Buildings - No building, structure, or enclosure housing animals or fowl shall be constructed closer to a dwelling on the same or adjacent lot than one hundred (100) feet.

To provide appropriate locations where medium and low density residential neighborhoods may be established, maintained, and protected.

1. The regulations also permit the establishment of, with proper controls, the public and semi-public uses such as churches, schools, libraries, parks and playgrounds, which serve the requirements of families.
   
   1. The regulations are intended to prohibit those uses that would be harmful to a single-family oriented neighborhood.

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

1. Width shall be the width of the property, from property line to property line, on the surveyed property line edge running parallel to and abutting a formal street, road, or highway.
   
2. Setback in feet shall be measured from the closest permanent portion of the structure to the nearest respective property line.
   
   1. An attached garage shall be considered a part of a residential structure and the closest permanent portion of said garage shall constitute the structure insofar as measuring setback.
      
      

      			SETBACK in Feet
      DISTRICT	MINIMUM AREA	WIDTH	FRONT YARD	SIDE YARD	REAR YARD
      RMD	10,000 - 14,500 sq. ft.	90'	30	10 & 15	30
      RLD	14,500 sq. ft. - 1 acre	120'	30	10 & 15	30

   2. In the case of RMD and RLD construction, the side yard shall be measured from the closest portion of the residential (including attached garage) structure to the property line.
      
      1. The closest point shall apply to roof overhang, attached decks or porches, bay windows, and similar structural addition(s).

1. Side Yards - Main buildings other than dwellings shall have a minimum side yard of twenty (20) feet and the total of the two (2) side yards shall be forty (40) feet.
   
   1. Private garages and other accessory buildings located at least ten (10) feet behind or to the side of the main building may have a side yard of one (1) foot from the drip line.
      
2. Rear Yards - Private garages and accessory buildings located at least ten (10) feet behind the main building may have a rear yard of one (1) foot from the nearest portion of the structure provided that on corner lots rearing on the side yard of another lot, the minimum rear yard for all buildings shall be ten (10) feet.

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

1. All Commercial, Manufacturing, and Industrial Zones in Richmond City shall meet the Site Design Guidelines and Site Plan Review requirements.
   
2. Site design guidelines are established to promote development that is compatible with nearby properties, neighborhood character, and natural features, to minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflict, to promote street life and activity, to reinforce public spaces, to promote public safety, and to visually enhance development.
   
3. Procedures.
   
   1. Site design guidelines shall be applied through the site plan review process.
      
      1. Site plan review shall apply to all new construction, remodeling or expansion of all permitted and conditional uses within the zone, with the exception of the following:
         
         1. The use is in an existing storefront building.
            
      2. The use is established in an existing building that has received site plan approval, and the establishment of the use does not alter the approved site plan for the property.
         
   2. Site plans shall be submitted to Richmond City for review. The review process shall proceed as follows:
      
      1. The developer shall submit complete site plans to Richmond City a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to anticipated starting date of construction. Incomplete site plans shall not be accepted.
         
      2. Richmond City shall notify the developer of approval or rejection of site plan within seventy-five (75) days after submission of the site plan.
         
      3. Site plans are initially submitted to the Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall then recommend action to the Richmond City Council for final approval.
         
      4. All appeals shall be made to the Appeal Authority within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written finding of the Richmond City Council.
         
4. Site Plan Requirements. Site plan approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit for any proposed construction or issuance of a zoning certificate for any proposed use, except for activities specified in Section 12-906-1.
   
   1. When a site plan is required in support of a request for a conditional use permit or variance approval, such plan shall also be subject to site plan review requirements.
      
   2. Required information. All site plans shall be drawn to scale and contain the following information, unless otherwise specifically waived by Richmond City Land Use Authority in writing:
      
      1. A vicinity map, to include locations of any public streets, railroads, major streams or rivers, sensitive lands and other major features within one hundred-fifty (150) feet of the site.
         
      2. Boundaries and dimensions shown graphically, along with written legal description of the property.
         
      3. Present and proposed topography of the site and adjacent areas within ten (10) feet by contour line of no more than five (5) feet, and directional arrows showing proposed flow of stormwater runoff from the site.
         
      4. The location of existing and proposed structures, with height and gross floor area noted.
         
      5. Elevation views of all proposed buildings and structures, with building materials and proposed colors noted.
         
      6. Phasing plans, where applicable.
         
      7. Location of existing and proposed curb cuts, alleys, off-street parking and loading spaces, and walkways.
         
      8. Location, height and material for screening walls and fences.
         
      9. Location of all existing and proposed water and sewer facilities and storm drainage systems.
         
      10. Existing and proposed public streets and rights-of-way, easements, or other reservations of land on the site.
          
      11. Location and method of screening of outdoor trash storage areas.
          
      12. Location and size of all proposed signs. (Refer to 12-700.)
          
      13. Location and height of all proposed lighting facilities.
          
      14. Location, size, and identification of all existing trees and shrubs, indicating which will remain and which will be removed, and method of protection, during construction, for remaining vegetation.
          
      15. Location, common name, botanical name, size, and quantity of all proposed landscape materials.
          
      16. Proposed seeding or sodding plans for all disturbed areas, including the type of ground cover and method of application.
          
5. Building and Site Design Guidelines.
   
   1. The guidelines established in this Section are for the purpose of promoting quality development that is attractive, convenient, and compatible with surrounding uses.
      
      1. These guidelines are intended to be general in nature and not to restrict creativity, variety, or innovation.
         
      2. Unless site characteristics or conditions dictate otherwise, Richmond City’s expectation is that these guidelines be adhered to.
         
   2. Building placement. At least fifty (50) percent of the front facade of any
      building shall be located as close to the front lot line as allowed by the ordinance.
      
      1. The placement of the building shall reinforce the street wall, maximize natural surveillance and visibility, enhance the character of the surrounding area and facilitate pedestrian access and circulation.
         
   3. Parking area location. Parking areas shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building or use served. Richmond City may approve alternatives to this requirement, provided that any adverse effects shall be mitigated by masonry wall, decorative fence, or planted materials that reinforce the street wall.
      
   4. Architectural plan. The use of a variety of architectural features and building materials is encouraged to give each building or group of buildings a distinct character.
      
6. Lighting Guidelines.
   
   1. All roads, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and other common areas and facilities shall be sufficiently illuminated to insure the security of property and the safety of persons using such roads, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and other common areas and facilities.
      
   2. Exterior lighting.
      
      1. No spotlight or floodlight shall be installed in any way which will permit the direct rays of such a light to penetrate into any adjoining residential zone or onto any adjoining property used for residential purposes or into the night sky.
         
   3. Lights shall not constitute a traffic hazard.
      
      1. No light, sign, or other advertising structure shall be erected at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which makes use of the words “stop”, “look”, “danger” or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
         
7. Site layout and guidelines.
   
   1. Building arrangement.
      
      1. When multiple buildings are proposed for a site, care should be taken to provide maximum feasible street exposure for all buildings.
         
   2. Service and docking facilities.
      
      1. Loading, delivery, and service bays should be oriented away from existing residences and public streets.
         
      2. When this is impractical, service and docking areas shall be screened from view through the provision of walls, fencing, or landscaping.
         
   3. Drive-through facilities, where permitted, shall be designed with safe and easily understood traffic patterns and shall provide sufficient stacking space.
      
8. Access and circulation guidelines.
   
   1. Pedestrian access and circulation.
      
      1. Convenient and pleasant pedestrian access shall be provided through all development sites that consist of more than one (1) building, and shall connect all buildings to public sidewalks.
         
      2. Where feasible, any existing pedestrian route through the site shall be preserved and enhanced.
         
      3. Clear and well lighted walkways shall connect building entrances to the adjacent public sidewalk and to any parking areas located on the site.
         
   2. Vehicular access and circulation.
      
      1. Vehicular access shall conform to the Richmond City Transportation Plan and be designed to minimize conflicts with pedestrian access and circulation and with surrounding residential uses.
      2. Access for service vehicles shall be provided that does not conflict with pedestrian use.
         
         1. Access points for such vehicles should provide as direct a route as possible to service and loading dock areas, while avoiding movement through parking areas.
            
      3. Snow storage and removal.
         
         1. Site design shall provide areas for snow storage unless the applicant provides an acceptable snow removal plan.
            
9. Landscaping and screening.
   
   1. Overall composition and location of landscape areas shall complement the scale of the development and its surroundings.
      
      1. In general, larger, well-placed, contiguous planting areas shall be preferred to small, disconnected areas.
         
   2. Street trees.
      
      1. A total of one (1) tree per forty (40) feet of street frontage, or fraction thereof, shall be required.
         
         1. Trees should preferably be located between the sidewalk and curb, within a grass strip or tree wells.
            
         2. If placement of street trees within the right-of-way will interfere with utility lines, trees may be planted within the front yard setback adjacent to the sidewalk.
            
         3. Where street trees already exist any gaps shall be filled in.
            
         4. A list of preferred street tree types is available from Richmond City.
            
   3. Landscaped Yards.
      
      1. Where a landscaped yard is required by this ordinance, the requirement may be satisfied by one of the following:
         
         1. A minimum of one (1) tree for each one-thousand (1000) square feet and one (1) shrub for each five hundred (500) square feet, or fraction thereof.
            
         2. The remainder of the landscaped yard shall be covered with low water use and “native” plant materials preferably.
            
            1. Turf grass should be used minimally.
               
            2. Xeriscaping is strongly encouraged.
               
      2. Richmond City encourages the use of drought tolerant plant species for water conservation.
         
   4. Required screening.
      
      1. Where screening is required, it shall be a maximum of six (6) feet in height, except in required front yards where such screening shall be three (3) feet maximum in height.
         
         1. Required screening shall be fifty (50) percent opaque throughout the year.
            
         2. Every development shall provide sufficient screening so that:
            
            1. Neighboring properties and public use areas are shielded from any adverse external effects of that development.
               
            2. The development is shielded from the negative impacts of adjacent uses such as streets or railroads.
               
            3. Richmond City recognizes that because of the wide variety of types of developments and relationships between them, it is neither possible nor prudent to establish inflexible screening requirements.
               
            4. Richmond City may either require more intensive or allow less intensive screening whenever it finds such deviations are more likely to satisfy the standard set forth without imposing unnecessary costs on the developer.
               
   5. Required screening shall be satisfied by one of the following:
      
      1. A decorative fence.
         
      2. A masonry wall.
         
      3. A hedge.
         
      4. A decorative fence not less than fifty (50) percent opaque behind a continuous landscaped area.
         
      5. A combination of the above standards.
         
10. Parking area landscaping and screening.
    
    1. All parking and loading areas (including drive-through facilities, pump island service areas, and stacking spaces) fronting public streets or sidewalks, and all parking and loading areas abutting residential zones or uses, shall provide:
       
       1. A landscaped yard at least five (5) feet wide along the public street or sidewalk.
          
       2. Screening consisting of either a masonry wall, fence, berm, or hedge, or combination that forms a screen three (3) feet maximum in height and not less that fifty (50) percent opaque.
          
          1. In instances where the business abuts a residence, a screening of six (6) feet may be required at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Richmond City Council.
             
       3. Should trees be used, care must be exercised that they are of a shallow root variety that will not present a hazard to buried infrastructure or cause “heaving” problems with sidewalks or other paved surfaces.
          
    2. All parking areas and driveways shall be defined by a continuous concrete curb or wheel stops positioned two (2) feet from the boundary of the parking area.
       
    3. The corners of parking lots and all other areas not used for parking or vehicular circulation shall be landscaped with turf grass, native grasses, or other perennial flowering plants, vines, shrubs, trees, or decorative mulch.
       
    4. Should any landscaping or screening be adjacent to a road control by the State of Utah, any and all treatment of the State right-of-way must be cleared through the Utah Department of Transportation which has precedence over Richmond City regulations.
       
11. Installation and Maintenance of Landscape Materials.
    
    1. All landscape materials shall be installed to current industry standards.
       
    2. Maintenance and replacement of all landscape materials shall be the responsibility of the property owner, including the maintenance of any trees planted in the right-of-way.
       
       1. An adequate water supply shall be provided. Landscape maintenance should incorporate environmentally sound management practices, including:
          
          1. The use of water- and energy-efficient systems.
             
          2. Pruning for plant health and replacing dead materials.

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

The above uses shall be retail or service establishments only and shall be permitted only under the following conditions:

1. Such businesses shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building except for the parking of automobiles and service to persons in automobiles.
   
2. All products whether primary or incidental shall be sold at retail on the premises; no entertainment except music shall be permitted in cafes, confectionaries, or refreshment stands.
   
3. All uses shall be free from objections because of odor, dust, smoke, noise, vibration, or other causes.

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

1. Buildings over two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet high must have one (1) foot additional side yard on each side for every two (2) feet the building exceeds thirty-five (35) feet in height.
   
2. In the instance of motels and hotels, height regulations will be compatible with the ground support capabilities, earthquake fault zone proximity, and supportive fire suppression infrastructure capability.

1. Width shall be the width of the property, from property line to property line, on the edge running parallel to and abutting a formal street, road, or highway.
   
2. Setback in feet shall be measured from the closest permanent portion of the structure to the nearest respective property line.
   
   

   			SETBACK in Feet
   DISTRICT	MINIMUM AREA	WIDTH	FRONT YARD	SIDE YARD	REAR YARD
   HC	Variable, as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission	Variable, as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission	20 feet or otherwise determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission	10 feet or otherwise determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission	None, except 10 feet where rear yard abuts an agricultural or residential zone

To provide areas where industries necessary and beneficial to the local economy may locate and operate.

1. The regulations of the zone are designed to protect and preserve the environment of the zone, adjacent areas and the entire county.
   

See RMC 12-3000 “Permitted Use Matrix”.

1. Development within the MLI Manufacturing/Light Industrial Zone shall be required to maintain high standards of environmental quality and protection.
   
2. Development within the MLI Manufacturing/Light Industrial Zone must be compatible with infrastructure capability and capacity, including but not limited to the prohibition of any injection into the City sewer system that will be detrimental to the maintenance and efficiency of the sewer treatment facility.
   
3. Developments determined by competent authority to be detrimental to public health shall not be permitted.

1. Width shall be the width of the property, from property line to property line, on the edge running parallel to and abutting a formal street, road, or highway.
   
2. Setback in feet shall be measured from the closest permanent portion of the structure to the nearest respective property line.
   
   

   			SETBACK in Feet
   DISTRICT	MINIMUM AREA	WIDTH	FRONT YARD	SIDE YARD	REAR YARD
   MLI	Variable, as approved by Planning and Zoning Commission	Variable, as approved by Planning and Zoning Commission	100 or as otherwise determined by the Planning Commission	20 or as otherwise determined by the Planning Commission	10 where rear yard buts an agricultural or residential zone or as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission

The purpose of the Residential Multiple-Family Zone (RMF) is to provide areas throughout the community which shall be characterized by low rise multiple-family and apartment development. This zone is intended to provide an attractive setting for multiple-family apartments, townhomes, and dwelling units which will be harmoniously blended together. In order for the parcel(s) to be able to qualify for rezone consideration they must abut a parcel(s) which already have the following zoning classification: Highway Commercial Zone (HC), Manufacturing/Light Industrial Zone (MLI), or Planned Industrial Commercial Overlay Zone (PIC). In order for a parcel(s) to be able to qualify for rezone consideration next to a public school the closest boundary line of the parcel(s) being considered for rezone must be within 500 feet of the closest school boundary line. The parcel(s) are not required to abut the school property line. The parcel(s) being considered for rezone by a school also cannot abut any parcel(s) currently zoned RLD (Residential Low Density).

Minimum Yard Requirements (In Feet): Frontage: 80 Setback Requirements (In Feet): Front: 30 Side: 20 Rear: 20

No building or structure shall be erected to a height greater than thirty-five feet (35'), to be measured from the threshold of the main entrance at street level to the highest point of the roof. Accessory buildings and other buildings shall not be erected to a height greater than the dwelling, but in no case shall it exceed twenty feet (20') in height.

Modifying regulations in the Residential Multiple-Family Zone (RMF) are as follows:

1. Front Yards: On corner lots, the least of the two (2) front yards shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') and the combination of the two (2) together shall total a minimum of fifty feet (50').
2. Side Yards: Main buildings other than dwellings shall have a minimum side yard of twenty feet (20'). Private garages and other accessory buildings located at least ten feet (10') behind the main building may have a side yard of ten feet (10'), except that the street side yard on a corner lot shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') for main and accessory buildings.
3. Rear Yards: Unsheltered decks, supported by posts and which are less than thirty inches (30") above the ground or greater than eighty-four inches (84") above the ground but, not greater than the uppermost floor level, shall be allowed to project into the required rear yard a maximum of ten feet (10').

The following provisions shall apply to the development of group dwellings as defined in this title:

1. Group Dwellings: Group dwellings can be divided and sold as individual buildings/units.
2. Open Space:
   1. Open space shall be provided and shall not cover less than forty percent (40%) of the gross site area. The required open space shall be land areas that are not occupied by buildings, structures, parking areas, streets or alleys. Said open space shall be devoted to landscaping, preservation of natural features, patios and recreational areas.
   2. At least fifty percent (50%) of the required open space shall be designated for use as common open space for common enjoyment and use for all residents of the development. Private open space (that provided for each dwelling unit for personal use) shall be located immediately adjacent to, attached to, or within the dwelling unit it is designed to serve and shall be for the exclusive use of the residents of that dwelling unit. Landscaped roof areas or decks attached to individual units may not be calculated as part of the required common open space.
   3. Open space needs to be identified as an area to facilitate snow retention during the winter months.
   4. Detention and retention basins may be counted toward meeting the minimum open space requirement.
3. Building Orientation: No residential building shall face the rear of another building on the development site.
4. Side By Side Buildings: A separation of at least twenty feet (20') shall be maintained between buildings which are located side by side.
5. Maximum Number of Units per Building: The maximum number of dwelling units per building will not be greater than six (6).
6. Maximum Density: The maximum number of units per acre will not be greater than ten (10).
7. Additional Conditions: The planning commission or city council may impose other reasonable conditions as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of this title.
8. Front Yard: A multifamily front yard is the yard that extends from the front lot line to the foundation of the main building of a multifamily structure. Multifamily structures are buildings that contain multiple housing units, such as apartment buildings and condominiums. The front facade of a multifamily building should face the street, and the primary entrance should be located on the front facade, with the exception(s) of corner lots allowing the main entrance to be on the side of the building or in a multi building development the main entrance can be on the side of the building while maintaining proper side setbacks. Parking is only allowed in driveways that access from the street and have a garage that is part of the front facade. If no garage is present in the front facade, parking is not allowed in the front yard.

1. Each lot or parcel in the Residential Multi-Family Zone (RMF) shall provide minimum nine feet wide by twenty feet long (9' x 20') parking stalls located and in numbers as described below.
2. All parking spaces shall be paved with asphaltic cement or concrete and shall be provided with paved access from a public street.
3. Parking spaces shall not be provided within the required front yard.
4. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with at least three (3) parking spaces. A single car attached garage will be considered one (1) parking stall. A two-car attached garage will be considered two (2) parking stalls.
5. Driveways shall be a minimum of two feet (2’) wider than the garage door.

The following landscaping provisions shall apply in all multiple housing developments within the Residential Multi-Family Zone (RMF):

1. All open space shall be maintained with suitable landscaping of plants, shrubs, trees, grass and similar natural landscaping materials.
2. Initial landscaping shall include at least one tree per two (2) units.
3. There shall be provided a minimum of three feet (3') of landscaped area around the front foundation of all buildings dedicated to foundation planting, ground covers or natural landscaping such as lava rock or bark. In areas where natural landscaping is used a weed barrier or block shall be used to prevent the encroachment of weeds or grass into the landscaped area.
4. In required landscaped areas, all trees shall be a minimum two-inch (2") caliper trunk, and all shrubs shall be a minimum of two (2) gallon size.
5. All areas to be landscaped with grass shall have sprinklers and/or irrigation systems. All other landscaped areas shall be provided with drip or other approved irrigation systems as approved by the planning commission or city council.
6. The area between the curb or street line and the public sidewalk shall be landscaped and maintained by the owner of the property fronting the street.
7. All landscaped areas shall be kept free of weeds and be maintained in a healthy condition. All required vegetation that dies shall be promptly replaced during the current growing season.
8. A perimeter fence around the outside of the overall development boundary shall be installed as part of the development process. The fence shall be a six-foot (6’) sight proof fence. Wood and chain link are not allowed.
9. At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the open space shall be water-wise landscaped. See RMC 12-300 “Definitions” for the definition of Water-Wise Landscaping.

Trash/garbage shall not be stored in an open area. All trash containers shall be screened from public streets and adjacent properties with a six-foot (6') sight proof fence or wall. Openings of trash enclosures shall be oriented away from public view or screen with sturdy gates wide enough to allow easy access for trash collection. No trash containers or trash enclosures may be located within a required front yard or street side yard setback.

If the Residential Multiple-Family (RMF) Development is to be developed in phases, each phase shall be of such size, composition, and arrangement that its construction, marketing, and operation is feasible as a unit independent of any subsequent phases. Final approval shall be given only to one (1) phase at a time. No construction of any kind shall begin in the second or subsequent phases until sixty-five (65) percent of the total development and amenities, if applicable, of the preceding phase has been substantially completed.

Permitted Uses:

1. Single family residence
2. Agricultural crop production
3. Agricultural animal grazing
4. Home occupations
5. Household pets
6. Pre-existing farm buildings built prior to April 24, 2025
7. Country club
8. Residential facilities for elderly persons
9. Residential facilities for persons with disabilities
10. Recreational facilities
11. Common-use facilities

Listed below outlines the requirements and regulations on density bonuses within a Residential Multiple-Family Zone “RMF”. All amenities must by approved by the Planning Commission and City Council before the density bonus will be awarded. In no case shall the density bonus exceed twenty percent (20%) of the base density. An amenity or feature may not be used to receive a density bonus under more than one density bonus category. To qualify for a density bonus, developers must meet the following criteria: PROXIMITY TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Ensure the development is withing a 1,500-foot walking distance, on sidewalks or the edge of the road, of a bus stop, Highway 91 or State Road 142 (SR142) which begins at 200 West Main. Bonus Density Percentage: 5.00%. BICYCLE PATHS AND WALKING PATHS: Additional hard surface internal bicycle and/or walking paths throughout the development in addition to the mandatory sidewalk requirement. Bonus Density Percentage: 5.00%. ADA (AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT) COMPLIANT UNITS: At least five percent (5%) of the total units, rounded to the nearest whole number, in the project must be ADA compliant. Bonus Density Percentage: 5.00%.PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES: Addition of parks and recreation amenities such as but not limited to gym, swimming pool, sport courts, playground, or sport playing fields. These amenities are to promote health and wellness, encourage physical activity and provide recreational opportunities for all ages. Bonus Density Percentage: 5.00%.