(a)

Same as RM-1 District. In this RM-2 District, structures of greater building height and density than in the RM-1 District are allowable as special exception uses. Density and lot area requirements of this district for multifamily dwellings of not more than two stories are greater than in RM-1 districts, reflecting improved environmental standards.

[The following principal uses shall be allowed in the RM-2, Multiple-Family Residential District:]

(1)

One-family dwellings, subject to the regulations of the R-2 District.

(2)

Multifamily dwellings in buildings of not more than two stories, subject to the regulations of this district.

[The following accessory uses shall be allowed in the RM-2, Multiple-Family Residential District:]

(1)

Same as RM-1 District.

[The following special exception uses shall be allowed in the RM-2, Multiple-Family Residential District:]

(1)

Same as RM-1 District.

(2)

Multifamily dwellings in buildings of more than two stories but not more than eight stories and 100 feet building height: subject to the area, height, bulk, and placement regulations for such building(s) in this district.

(3)

Within a multifamily building containing at least 80 dwelling units, the following uses: restaurant, coffee shop, bookstore, barber shop, beauty shop, laundromat, valet service, drug store, and similar uses intended for the convenience and patronage of the building's residents. These uses are subject to the conditions set forth below:

a.

The total floor area of any single such establishment shall not exceed 2,000 square feet.

b.

The total floor area of all such establishments shall not exceed the number of dwelling units in the building times 100 square feet.

c.

There shall be no outdoor advertising of such establishments other than one announcement sign not to exceed four square feet for each establishment.

d.

Such other conditions as shall be required by the city planning commission in conjunction with approval of the site plan.

(4)

Mixed-use residential/office developments may be permitted in the RM-2 districts, only after special exception approval by the planning commission following a public hearing, and subject to the following standards:

a.

Mixed-use projects may only include residential and office uses, except for buildings of at least 80 residential units which may include personal services establishments subject to subsection (3) of this section.

b.

Only principal permitted office uses allowed in the O-2, Restricted Office districts may be included in mixed-use projects.

c.

The maximum ratio of office to residential floor area, in percent, shall be 30 percent office to 70 percent residential.

d.

Only properties zoned RM-2 and immediately adjoining the downtown (CBD or B-1 zones) are suitable for mixed-use developments.

e.

All mixed-use developments shall comply with all RM-2 setback requirements.

f.

Mixed-use developments shall provide the number of parking spaces required for the combined total of the residential and office uses computed separately. Mechanical areas for heating/cooling equipment, and elevator shafts/stairway towers serving both the residential and office units jointly shall be considered part of the residential use when computing the parking requirements.

g.

Mixed-use developments must provide all outdoor recreation and open space required for the residential units in the development.

h.

The size and scale of the development, and specifically the maximum number of stories, shall be at the discretion of the planning commission. The commission shall base any limitations on the number of stories on its impact on and compatibility with the immediate neighborhood, as determined by the commission.

i.

Mixed residential/office developments shall demonstrate separation of the two uses, either by floor, by means of design features such as special lobbies, or otherwise, to the satisfaction of the planning commission.