Rock Island City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
24 RECREATION MIXED USE DISTRICT M-R
§ 17.24.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the M-R recreation mixed use district is to supply sufficient areas arranged in a concentrated form that allow a mix of recreational and residential land uses. This district will be designed and developed in a concentrated form with a combination and variety of recreational development as the primary uses, with additional low-intensity commercial, residential and multifamily development. New development will be people-oriented and will provide for the needs, activities and interests of a variety of people. It is intended to provide areas suitable for recreational uses where it may also be desirable for multiple residences and summer homes, resorts, motels or other uses which accommodate tourists and vacationers. The district shall be applied and implemented consistent with the goals, policies and land use designations of the comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 07-093 § 1)
§ 17.24.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 17.40 RIMC, District Use Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable city of Rock Island rules and regulations are complied with.
(Ord. 07-093 § 1)
§ 17.24.030 Standards.
All development in this zone shall meet all of the applicable provisions and requirements of this title and the RIMC, including the following:
A.
Maximum Density.
1.
Single-family and duplex development: two dwelling units per acre, except as provided in Chapter 17.38 RIMC; upon installation of a sanitary sewer system the density shall be five units per acre.
2.
Multifamily development: two dwelling units per acre, except as provided in Chapter 17.38 RIMC; upon installation of a sanitary sewer system the density shall be 10 units per acre.
B.
Minimum Lot Size.
1.
Single-family or duplex dwelling: 20,000 square feet, except as provided in Chapter 17.38 RIMC; upon installation of a sanitary sewer system the minimum shall be 8,500 square feet.
2.
Multifamily development: 20,000 square feet, except as provided in Chapter 17.38 RIMC; upon installation of a sanitary sewer system the minimum shall be 15,000 square feet for the first two units and 2,500 square feet per unit thereafter.
3.
Nonresidential development: sufficient size to accommodate the use(s) and minimum provisions in this title for such requirements relating to access, off-street parking, landscaping, storm drainage, minimum yards, etc.
C.
Minimum Lot Width.
1.
Residential development: 60 feet.
2.
Nonresidential development: sufficient size to accommodate the use(s) and minimum provisions in this title for such requirements relating to access, off-street parking, landscaping, storm drainage, minimum yards, etc.
D.
Maximum building height: 30 feet, which shall be measured from the average, existing, natural grade of the building perimeter to the ridgeline of the roof.
E.
Maximum lot coverage: 50 percent.
F.
Yard Requirements.
1.
Residential development shall comply with the minimum yard and setback requirements set forth in RIMC § 17.20.030;
2.
Nonresidential development shall comply with the minimum yard and setback requirements set forth in RIMC § 17.26.030.
G.
Parking and Loading Standards. All parking and loading areas shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 17.42 RIMC.
H.
Sign Standards. All signs shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 17.46 RIMC.
I.
Landscaping Standards. Landscaping shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 17.44 RIMC.
J.
Refuse Storage. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shall be screened on all sides from public view and, at a minimum, be enclosed with a five-and-one-half-foot-high wood, concrete or masonry wall, or sight-obscuring fence and landscaping on all sides.
K.
Display/Exhibits. The display of products or outdoor exhibits for public view or show is permitted; provided, that products for sale or rent may be stored or displayed outdoors only during business hours and that such products are not located within any right-of-way, pedestrian walkway or parking areas.
L.
Utilities. All utilities shall be extended/provided to the subject property pursuant to the current design standards adopted by the city. Adequate provisions shall be made for sanitary sewer, domestic water for public use, irrigation water for landscape maintenance, and/or other health- and safety-related concerns as deemed necessary.
M.
All development activity shall meet the minimum provisions for fire suppression pursuant to applicable fire codes.
N.
New residential land divisions and all nonresidential development shall meet the following minimum standards:
1.
Open Space. At least 20 percent of a development site shall be kept free of buildings, structures, hard surfacing, parking areas and other impervious surfaces.
2.
Lighting. Parking lot lights, security lights, or any exterior lighting shall be directed towards the site and/or shall be shielded to keep light from directly projecting over property lines.
3.
Where a particular development site is located adjacent to a residential district, buffering shall be required in a form adequate to provide site screening, noise attenuation, safety separation and reduction of light and glare. Acceptable methods of buffering include undulated berms, plantings, sight-obscuring fencing, security fencing or any combination thereof. At least two buffering methods shall be used to offset impacts to surrounding properties.
(Ord. 07-093 § 1)
