The RM-2.5 district is intended to provide for the development of low density multiple-family residential structures where such buildings are reasonably spaced on the lot to provide for light, privacy, air, safety and insulation against transmission of sound, on lots not less than 6,000 square feet in area.

The following uses shall be permitted in the RM-2.5 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)

Any use permitted in the R-1-6 district, section 90-292.

(2)

One-family, two-family or multiple-family dwelling either in one structure or in two or more detached buildings, subject to requirements for spaces between buildings.

(3)

Emergency shelters, subject to the provisions of section 90-899.

(4)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses, when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business.

(5)

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

(Ord. No. 807, § 3, 4-19-88; Ord. No. 986, § 9, 5-21-98; Ord. No. 2025-04, § 4(Exh. A, § 12), 5-15-25)

The following uses shall be permitted in the RM-2.5 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 as specified in section 90-331:

(1)

Churches.

(2)

Country clubs and golf courses.

(3)

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

(4)

Electrical distribution substation.

(5)

Private or parochial schools.

(6)

Public schools, parks and playgrounds.

(7)

Public libraries.

(8)

Reserved.

(9)

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, 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-2.5 district:

(1)

Lot area. Each lot shall have a minimum area of 6,000 square feet except as provided in subsection (3)b of this section.

(2)

Lot dimensions. The standards of the R-1.6 district, subsection 90-294(2), shall apply.

(3)

Population density.

a.

One dwelling unit for each 2,500 square feet of lot area, plus one dwelling unit for any remaining area of less than 2,500 square feet and more than 1,250 square feet.

b.

For nonconforming lots of record (substandard lot under different ownership than contiguous parcels at the time it became nonconforming):

1.

Where the lot has less than 4,000 square feet of lot area, there may be one dwelling unit.

2.

Where the lot has at least 4,000 square feet of lot area, but less than 6,000 square feet of area, there may be no more than two dwelling units.

(4)

Building height.

a.

No building or structure shall have a height greater than 2½ stories, not to exceed 35 feet.

b.

No accessory building 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. 726, § 1, 4-5-83; Ord. No. 777, § 1, 4-15-86)

The following property development standards for yards, together with the general conditions, section 90-881 et seq., shall apply to all land and structures in the RM-2.5 district:

(1)

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

(2)

Front.

a.

Each lot shall have a front yard of not less than 20 feet extending across the full width of the lot except for special conditions as provided for in subsection (2)b of this section. Curve lots and cul-de-sac lots shall have a front yard of not less than 20 feet.

b.

For partially built-up blocks and neighborhood unit plans, the provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsections 90-295(2)b and (2)c, shall apply.

(3)

Side.

a.

Each lot shall have a side yard on each side of not less than five feet, except as provided below.

b.

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.

c.

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

d.

For reversed corner lots, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than ten feet. 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.

e.

When a side yard is used for driveway access to serve parking facilities:

1.

The minimum space shall be ten feet.

2.

If pedestrian access is required to a rear dwelling or dwellings and the access is to be by means of a driveway, the space shall be increased to a minimum of 13 feet.

(4)

Rear.

a.

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

b.

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

(5)

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

(Ord. No. 726, § 1, 4-5-83; Ord. No. 777, § 1, 4-15-86)

The following property development standards for space between buildings, 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-2.5 district:

(1)

Minimum space between the exterior walls of main buildings on the same lot:

a.

For buildings with no entry or exit into the space, the minimum space shall be ten feet.

b.

For buildings rear to side or front to side, with one entry or exit into the space, the minimum space shall be 15 feet.

c.

For building front to rear or rear to front, with two or more entries or exits into the space, the minimum space shall be 20 feet.

d.

For buildings front to front arranged about an interior court which has at least a ten-foot wide driveway providing access to a parking area or the building, the minimum space shall be 30 feet. Without such driveway, the minimum space shall be 25 feet.

e.

Unenclosed porches or entry facilities may extend into a required yard or space not more than three feet. Porch covers may extend into a required yard or space not more than 18 inches.

f.

In no event may the minimum space between main buildings be less than ten feet.

g.

For main buildings rear to rear with one or more exits into the space, the minimum space between buildings shall be 15 feet.

(2)

Minimum space between exterior walls of main buildings and accessory buildings on the same lot:

a.

Garages and other nondwelling or accessory structures shall be located not less than six feet from any main building, unless such structure is attached to the main building by a common wall or party wall.

b.

Where a garage is located within the area defined by the projections of the side lines of any main building, where the garage faces and is detached from any main building, and where vehicular access to the garage falls entirely or in part within the area, the garage shall not be less than 25 feet from the main building or buildings.

c.

Where accessory buildings are attached to a main building by a breezeway roof, the provisions of subsections (2)a and (2)b of this section shall apply.

(Ord. No. 726, § 1, 4-5-83; Ord. No. 777, § 1, 4-15-86; Ord. No. 950, § 10, 5-16-96)

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-2.5 district:

(1)

Lot coverage. Maximum lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed 45 percent of the total lot area. One-half of any contiguous alley shall be credited to the lot area for the purpose of calculating lot coverage.

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

(5)

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

(6)

Site characteristics.

a.

Site width and depth. Lots shall not exceed a depth to width ratio of 2½:1.

b.

Street access. There shall be frontage upon and access to at least one public street.

(7)

Building characteristics.

a.

Laundry facilities shall be provided on-site and shall be readily accessible to all dwelling units. Laundry facilities may be provided as follows:

1.

An enclosed area within each unit suitable for installation of a washer and dryer; or

2.

A common laundry room with a minimum of one washer and dryer for every five dwelling units.

b.

Bedrooms shall be a minimum of 100 square feet in size, exclusive of closet areas.

c.

For triplexes on lots of 7,500 square feet or less, the maximum number of bedrooms per unit shall be two.

(8)

Recreation and leisure areas. There shall be landscaped and usable recreational and leisure areas equaling at least 200 square feet per dwelling unit. Such areas shall be conveniently located and readily accessible to all dwelling units. The following areas shall contribute to required recreational and leisure areas:

a.

Each square foot of balcony and patio space shall count as two square feet of the requirement up to a maximum of 100 square feet; provided that the minimum size of the balcony or patio is six feet by nine feet.

b.

Roof areas designed to accommodate recreational and leisure activities.

c.

Yard areas or spaces between buildings in excess of minimum requirements.

(Ord. No. 726, § 1, 4-5-83; Ord. No. 777, § 1, 4-15-86; 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-2.5 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, § 1, 6-6-91)