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Rochester City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 8

- RM-1 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 800.- Intent.

(a)

By allowing multiple-family dwellings, this district is intended to contribute to the diversification of the community's housing. RM-1 districts are intended to be located at sites suitable for a residential environment.

(Ord. No. 2024-05, § 1, 9-23-2024)

Sec. 801. - Permitted principal uses.

[The following principal uses shall be allowed in the RM-1, Multiple-Family Residential District:]

(1)

Two-family dwellings, subject to the area, height, bulk and placement regulations of the R-2 District.

(2)

Multifamily dwellings.

Sec. 802. - Permitted accessory uses.

[The following accessory uses shall be allowed in the RM-1, Multiple-Family Residential District:]

(1)

Same as R-2 District.

(2)

Private swimming pool designed and operated for occupants of principal buildings and their personal guests.

(3)

For multifamily dwellings, off-street parking, carports, garages, recreational facilities, swimming pools, club houses, maintenance and management buildings, and similar facilities primarily for the use of the residents.

Sec. 803. - Special exception uses.

[The following special exception uses shall be allowed in the RM-1, Multiple-Family Residential District:]

(1)

Same as R-2 District.

(2)

Hospitals, convalescent homes, nursing homes: of fireproof construction, on a site of at least five acres.

(3)

Group housing at a density of a least 1,000 square feet lot area per person in residence.

(4)

Bed and breakfast homes, subject to section 2114.