The RM-1 Multiple-Family Districts are designed to provide sites for multiple-family dwelling structures, and related uses, which will generally serve as zones of transition between the nonresidential districts and lower density single-family districts. The multiple-family district is further provided to serve the limited needs for the apartment type of unit in an otherwise low-density single-family community.

(Comp. Ords. 1988, § 15.141(35.20); chap. 35 eff. March 7, 1986; amended by ord. eff. Aug. 20, 1996)

In the RM-1 Districts no building or land, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, shall be erected or used except for one or more of the following specified purposes and shall be permitted subject to the review and approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission and Council as provided in this section and in section 48-560, Site Plan Approval and section 48-561, Special Land Uses. Such review of the site plan is required to find proper relationships between the following development features as they relate to traffic safety and, further, to minimize the possibility of any adverse effects upon adjacent properties: driveways, parking areas, accessory buildings and uses; open space.

(1)

All principal and special land uses permitted in the RB Two-Family Residential Districts with the lot area, yards, and floor area requirements equal to at least the requirements of the immediately abutting residential district.

(2)

Multiple-family dwellings, provided no building permit for any multiple structure shall be issued unless it has been found by the Planning Commission and the Council, after a review of the site plan and exterior elevations of the proposed structure, that the following conditions have been met:

(a)

The site plan shall be so planned as to provide ingress and egress directly onto a major thoroughfare; or onto a residential street if such access point is reviewed by the Planning Commission and Council and found not to be contrary to desirable and safe circulation and development patterns.

(b)

Access drives, parking areas, and maneuvering lanes shall be so located as to minimize their conflict with buildings and outdoor living areas. All parking and maneuvering lanes shall be at least 15 feet distance from any first floor dwelling unit window, doorway, or entrance way.

(c)

The entire area of the site shall be treated to service the residents of the multiple dwelling unit, and any accessory buildings, uses or services shall be developed solely for the use of residents of the main building. Uses considered herein as accessory uses include swimming pools, cabanas, pavilions, boat docks, recreation areas, and other similar uses.

(d)

The site plan shall be so planned as to recognize the front, rear, and side relationship of adjacent residential development. The Planning Commission and Council may recommend physical features to be provided which will ensure harmony in these yard relationships.

Exterior architectural elevations of the proposed structure shall be designed so as to provide conformity with adjacent residential development and/or improvement of the residential environment.

(3)

Independent living facility, when the following conditions are met:

(a)

Independent living facilities shall be provided as a planned development and may provide for the following:

(i)

Cottage type dwellings and/or apartment type dwelling units.

(ii)

Common services containing, but not limited to, central dining rooms, recreational rooms, central lounge, and workshops.

(iii)

All dwellings shall consist of at least a living room, bedroom, private bath and toilet. The total minimum floor area shall be at least 350 square feet per unit (not including kitchen and sanitary facilities).

(iv)

Total coverage of all buildings (including dwelling units and related service buildings) shall not exceed 25 percent of the total site exclusive of any dedicated right-of-way.

(4)

Physical rehabilitation facilities, not to exceed a height of two stories, when the following conditions are met:

(a)

The site shall provide a minimum area of at least 1,000 square feet of land area for each one bed. However, in no instance shall the maximum of lot area covered by all buildings exceed 25 percent.

(b)

No building shall be closer than 35 feet from any property line.

(5)

Home occupations or businesses, subject to the standards of section 48-562.

(Comp. Ords. 1988, § 15.142(35.21); chap. 35 eff. March 7, 1986; amended by ord. eff. Aug. 20, 1996; further amended by ord. eff. June 13, 2018)

The following accessory buildings/uses shall be permitted in RM-1 District:

(1)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the above permitted uses.

(2)

Name plates and signs as provided in 19.150 [chapter 30], Sign, Lighting and Display Ordinance.

(3)

Automobile parking space to be provided as required in section 48-551, Off-Street Parking Requirements.

(4)

Satellite dish antenna, direct broadcast satellite service (DBS), television broadcast service (TVBS), and multi-channel multi-point distributors service (MMDS) satellite dish antenna for noncommercial use shall be permitted, subject to the standards pertaining to satellite dishes and similar receivers.

(5)

Radio receiving and/or transmitting antenna towers shall be permitted as accessory uses, subject to the standards pertaining to radio receiving and/or transmitting antenna towers.

(Comp. Ords. 1988, § 15.143(35.21A); chap. 35 eff. March 7, 1986; amended by ord. eff. Aug. 20, 1996; further amended by ord. eff. June 13, 2018)

When an RM-1 Multiple-Family District abuts a single-family residential district and a development has eight of fewer units located on a single or multiple parcels, a weather-resistant wood or vinyl privacy fence is required. The fence shall be placed on the property line, be six feet tall from established grade, be constructed of commercial grade weather-resistant materials (such as solid core PVC or wood fiber composite) approved by the Community Development and Inspection Department, and the exposed structural members (bad side) shall face the applicant's property. When an RM-1 Multiple-Family District abuts a single-family residential district and has more than eight units, a six-foot concrete wall is required to be place on the property line.

(Comp. Ords. 1988, § 15.144; ord. eff. June 13, 2018)

See Article XVIII, Schedule of Regulations limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of lot permitted by land use, and maximum density permitted, and providing minimum yard setback requirements.

(Comp. Ords. 1988, § 15.145(35.22); chap. 35 eff. March 7, 1986; amended by ord. eff. Aug. 20, 1996; further amended by ord. eff. June 13, 2018)