The RM-1.5 district is intended to provide for the development of medium density multiple-family residential structures for purposes of rental or sale to permanent occupants on lot not less than 7,500 square feet in area.

The following uses shall be permitted in the RM-1.5 district plus such other uses as the commission may determine to be similar in nature and consistent with the intent of the district as specified in section 90-401:

(1)

Any use permitted in the RM-2.5 district, section 90-332, excluding emergency shelters.

(2)

The holding of not more than two yard or garage sales within a calendar year.

(Ord. No. 807, § 5, 4-19-88; Ord. No. 2025-04, § 4(Exh. A, § 9), 5-15-25)

The following uses shall be permitted in the RM-1.5 district subject to first securing a conditional use permit as provided in sections 90-998 through 90-1001, plus such other uses as the commission may determine to be similar in nature and consistent with the intent of the district:

(1)

Churches.

(2)

Country club and golf courses.

(3)

Electrical distribution substation.

(4)

Fraternities and sororities.

(5)

Multiple-housing facilities, including roominghouses and boardinghouses, apartment houses and apartment courts, but not to include housing facilities furnished to transient boarders or roomers.

(6)

Nursery schools or child care nurseries in excess of six children.

(7)

Private clubs and lodges, excepting those the principal activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business.

(8)

Private and parochial schools.

(9)

Public libraries.

(10)

Public schools.

(11)

Public parks and playgrounds.

(12)

Rest homes licensed as such, which house not more than 24 persons including members of the resident family.

(13)

Reserved.

(14)

Water pump stations.

(Ord. No. 1092, Exh. A, 7-19-07)

The following property development standards for lot area, lot dimensions, population density and building height shall apply to all land and structures in the RM-1.5 district:

(1)

Lot area. Each lot shall have a minimum area of 7,500 square feet, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(2)

Lot dimensions. All lots created after October 5, 1982, shall comply with the following minimum standards, and lots existing on the above date may not be reduced below these standards. Each dimension is minimum, only. One or both shall be increased to attain the minimum lot area required.

a.

Width.

1.

Interior lots shall have a minimum width of 60 feet.

2.

Corner lots shall have a minimum width of 65 feet.

3.

Reversed corner lots shall have a minimum width of 70 feet.

4.

Lots siding on railroad rights-of-way shall have minimum width of 110 feet.

5.

Curve lots and cul-de-sac lots shall have a minimum street frontage width of 45 feet.

b.

Depth.

1.

Lots facing on local streets shall have a minimum depth of 110 feet.

2.

Lots facing on major or secondary highways as shown on the circulation element of the general plan shall have a minimum depth of 120 feet.

3.

Lots backing on railroad rights-of-way shall have a minimum depth of 150 feet.

(3)

Population density. The following population density standards shall apply to all lots in the district:

a.

For lots created after October 5, 1982, or for lots of record on the above date, and having not less than 7,500 square feet of lot area, there may be one dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area plus one dwelling unit for any remaining area of less than 1,500 and more than 750 square feet.

b.

A nonconforming lot of record under separate ownership at the time it became nonconforming may be used for or occupied by any use permitted in this district subject to the following limitations:

1.

Where the lot has less than 3,000 square feet of area, the lot shall not be used for more than one dwelling unit.

2.

Where the lot has 3,000 square feet or more but less than 4,500 square feet, the lot shall not be used for more than two dwelling units.

3.

Where the lot has 4,500 square feet or more but less than 6,000 square feet, the lot shall not be used for more than three dwelling units.

4.

Where the lot has 6,000 square feet or more but less than 7,500 square feet, the lot shall not be used for more than four dwelling units.

(4)

Building height.

a.

No building or structure erected in this district shall have a height greater than three stories, not to exceed 40 feet.

b.

No accessory building erected in this district shall have a height greater than one story, not to exceed 12 feet, to plate height.

c.

Exceptions: The provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsection 90-294(4)c, shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2025-04, § 4(Exh. A, § 10), 5-15-25)

The following property development standards for yards, space between buildings, lot coverage, fences, hedges and walls, off-street parking, access, outdoor advertising and loading spaces shall apply to all land and structures in the RM-1.5 district:

(1)

Yards.

a.

General yard requirements. The provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsection 90-295(1), shall apply.

b.

Front. Each lot shall have a front yard of not less than 15 feet extending across the full width of the lot except for special conditions provided for below.

c.

Side.

1.

Each lot shall have a side yard on each side of not less than five feet except for special conditions provided for below.

2.

For accessory buildings in side yards and main buildings abutting an alley, the provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsections 90-295(3)d and (3)e, shall apply.

3.

Accessory buildings in side yards.

i.

An accessory building having an opening on an alley shall be located not less than 25 feet from the opposite side of the alley; provided, however, that no such accessory building shall be located less than five feet from the property line.

ii.

Accessory buildings located in the side yard or its projection to the rear property line when abutting a street shall be at least 25 feet from the property line on the side street, and not less than five feet from the rear property line on a reversed corner lot.

4.

Main buildings abutting alley. When siding on an existing alley, a main building shall be located not less than 30 feet from the opposite side of the alley.

5.

For corner lots, the provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsection 90-295(3)b, shall apply.

6.

On a reversed corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than ten feet. Private garages located in the side yard shall be at least 20 feet from the property line on the side street, and not less than five feet from the rear property line on the reversed corner lot.

d.

Rear.

1.

Each lot shall have a rear yard of not less than 15 feet.

2.

For accessory buildings, the provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsection 90-295(4)b, shall apply.

e.

Exceptions: Permitted projections into required yards. The provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsection 90-295(5), shall apply.

(2)

Space between buildings. The minimum space requirements of the RM-2.5 district, section 90-336, shall apply.

(3)

Lot coverage. Maximum lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed 50 percent of the total lot area.

(4)

Fences, hedges and walls.

a.

The provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsection 90-296(3), shall apply.

b.

For nonresidential uses, the provisions in general conditions, subsection 90-883(3), shall apply.

(5)

Off-street parking. The provisions of sections 90-884 through 90-889 shall apply.

(6)

Access. The provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsection 90-297(2), shall apply.

(7)

Outdoor advertising. The provisions of section 90-891 (Signs) shall apply.

(8)

Loading spaces. For sanitariums and hospitals, the provisions of section 90-892 shall apply.

(Ord. No. 1092, Exh. A, 7-19-07)

Before any building or structure resulting in two or more dwelling units is erected on any lot in the RM-1.5 district, a site plan shall have been submitted to and approved by the commission pursuant to the provisions of sections 90-1009 through 90-1013.

(Ord. No. 848, § 3, 6-6-91)