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Stockton City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 6

R-M MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

11-6-1: PURPOSE:

The R-M district is established to protect certain areas of land, both developed and undeveloped, with peculiar characteristics, such as present high density dwelling units, proximity to commercial developments, or proximity to major streets, and because of a probable, continued demand for such dwelling accommodations which are well designed, pleasant places in which to live. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

11-6-2: USES:

   A.   Permitted uses:
      Detached residential accessory uses (garages, utility shed, etc.).
         1.   Maximum of two (2) detached structures, including not more than one detached garage.
      Home occupations.
      Multi-family dwellings (3 or more units).
      Single-family and two-family dwellings.
   B.   Special uses:
      Bed and breakfast.
      Churches.
      Group daycare center (4 or more persons not including family members).
      Home daycare (1 to 3 persons not including family members).
      Long term nursing care facility.
      Municipal facilities and uses, including, recreational buildings, administration/village hall facilities, and community centers, provided such buildings shall be located not less than fifty feet (50') from any lot in a residential district.
      Noncommercial athletic fields and play fields.
      Outdoor public educational facilities.
      Parks, trails and playgrounds.
      Police, fire, and EMS stations (provided that they are not located less than 50 feet from any other lot in a residential district).
      Property management offices.
      Public parking lots, parking garages, or parking structures.
      Schools.
      Vacation rentals. (Ord., 10-14-2008; amd. Ord. 755, 12-12-2023)

11-6-3: LOT SIZE REGULATIONS:

Every lot hereafter created in this district shall conform to the following minimum requirements:
   A.   Area: Not less than twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
   B.   Width: Not less than one hundred feet (100'). (Ord., 10-14-2008)

11-6-4: YARD AND SETBACK REGULATIONS:

Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:
   A.   Principal Structure:
      1.   Street yard: Not less than twenty feet (20').
      2.   Side yard: Not less than ten feet (10').
      3.   Rear yard: Not less than twenty feet (20'). (Ord., 10-14-2008)
   B.   Accessory Structures:
      1.   Street yard: No accessory structure permitted closer to a public street than the principal structure, with the exception of an attached porch or deck used for access to the principal structure and within applicable setbacks. (Ord. 537, 11-9-2010)
      2.   Side yard: Not less than five feet (5').
      3.   Rear yard: Not less than five feet (5'). (Ord., 10-14-2008)

11-6-5: BULK REGULATIONS:

Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall not exceed the following height and bulk limits:
   A.   Permitted Uses: Not more than thirty six feet (36') in height.
   B.   Special Uses: Maximum height limitations shall be specified with the granting of a special use permit. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

11-6-6: SIGNS:

Signs may be provided in accordance with chapter 13 of this title. (Ord., 10-14-2008)

11-6-7: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING:

Off street parking and off street loading shall be provided as required or as permitted by chapter 15 of this title. (Ord., 10-14-2008)