The RM-1 district is intended to provide for high density multiple-family residential developments on lots not less than 10,000 square feet in area.

(Ord. No. 2019-06, § 1, 11-21-19)

The following uses shall be permitted in the RM-1 district, plus such other uses as the commission may deem to be similar and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.

(1)

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

(2)

Multiple housing facilities.

(3)

Accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of article XXXI.

(4)

Small (six or fewer persons) licensed or unlicensed residential care facility, subject to the provisions of section 90-902.

(5)

Supportive housing, subject to the provisions of section 90-903.

(6)

Transitional housing, subject to the provisions of section 90-903.

(Ord. No. 807, § 7, 4-19-88; Ord. No. 2019-06, § 1, 11-21-19; Ord. No. 2025-04, § 4(Exh. A, § 11), 5-15-25)

The following uses shall be permitted in the RM-1 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)

Large (seven or more persons) licensed residential care facility, subject to the provisions of section 90-902.

(Ord. No. 2025-04, § 4(Exh. A, § 11), 5-15-25)

The following property development standards for lot area and lot dimensions, together with the property development standards in the general conditions, section 90-881 et seq., shall apply to all land and structures in the RM-1 district:

(1)

Lot area. Each lot shall have a minimum area of 10,000 square feet, except as provided in section 90-465.

(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 65 feet.

2.

Corner lots shall have a minimum width of 75 feet.

3.

Reversed corner lots shall have a minimum width of 80 feet.

4.

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

(Ord. No. 2019-06, § 1, 11-21-19)

The following population density standards, together with the property development standards in the general conditions, section 90-881 et seq., shall apply to all lots in the RM-1 district:

(1)

For lots created after October 5, 1982, or for lots of record on the above date, and having not less than 10,000 square feet of lot area, there may be one dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot area plus one dwelling unit for any remaining area of less than 1,000 square feet and more than 500 square feet.

(2)

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:

a.

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

b.

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

c.

Where the lot has 4,000 square feet or more, but less than 5,000 square feet of area, the lot shall not be used for more than three dwelling units.

d.

Where the lot has 5,000 square feet or more but less than 6,000 square feet of area, the lot shall not be used for more than four dwelling units.

e.

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

f.

Where the lot has 7,000 square feet or more, but less than 8,000 square feet of area, the lot shall not be used for more than six dwelling units.

g.

Where the lot has 8,000 square feet or more, but less than 9,000 square feet of area, the lot shall not be used for more than seven dwelling units.

h.

Where the lot has 9,000 square feet of lot area or more but less than 9,500 square feet of lot area, the lot shall not be used for more than eight dwelling units.

i.

Where the lot has 9,500 square feet of lot area or more but less than 10,000 square feet of lot area, the lot shall not be used for more than nine dwelling units.

(3)

Development in the RM-1 Zone District shall meet a minimum density of 20 units per acre.

(4)

The development density range of the RM - 1 Zone District is 20-32.7 units per acre.

(Ord. No. 2019-06, § 1, 11-21-19)

The following property development standards, together with the property development standards in the general conditions, section 90-881 et seq., shall apply to all land and structures in the RM-1 district:

(1)

Building height.

a.

No main building or structure erected in this district shall have a height greater than three stories, not to exceed 40 feet, provided that buildings over three stories, not to exceed 40 feet in height, may be erected subject to the securing of a conditional use permit as set forth in sections 90-998 through 90-1001.

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.

(2)

Yards.

a.

The provisions of the RM-1.5 district, subsection 90-405(1), shall apply.

b.

For buildings over 2½ stories or 35 feet in height, the required side and rear yards shall be increased at the rate of three inches for each foot of building height above said 35 feet.

(3)

Space between buildings.

a.

The provisions of the RM-2.5 district, section 90-336, shall apply to all structures up to 2½ stories, or 35 feet in height.

b.

For structures over 2½ stories, or 35 feet in height, the required space between buildings shall be increased; the provisions of subsection (2)b of this section shall apply.

c.

Where variations in height occur, adjustments may be made by the commission to bring the space between buildings into harmony with the intent of this subsection.

(4)

Lot coverage. Maximum lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed 60 percent of the total lot area.

(5)

Fences, hedges and walls.

a.

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

b.

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

(6)

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

(7)

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

(8)

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

(9)

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

(Ord. No. 1092, Exh. A, 7-19-07; Ord. No. 2019-06, § 1, 11-21-19)

Before any building or structure resulting in two or more dwelling units is erected on any lot in the RM-1 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, § 5, 6-6-91; Ord. No. 2019-06, § 1, 11-21-19)