The R-4 District is designed to provide sites for two-family dwelling structures, and related uses, which will generally serve as zones of transition between the non-residential districts and the lower density single-family residential districts.

The RM-1 Multiple-Family Residential District is designed to provide sites for low-rise multiple-family dwelling structures, and related uses, which will generally serve as zones of transition between the non-residential districts and the single-family residential districts, and whose height limitations are generally conducive to single-family residential areas.

(Ord. No. 440, §§ 1, 3, 6-10-19)

In the residential districts, land, buildings, and other structures shall be used only for one (1) or more of the uses specified in the table below. Uses denoted by a "P" are permitted by right, whereas uses denoted by "CLU" are considered conditional land uses and uses denoted by a "SLU" are considered special land uses and may be approved by the planning commission subject to the applicable general and specific standards in Article 22, Special Land Uses and Article 23, Conditional Land Uses.

(Ord. No. 440, §§ 1, 3, 6-10-19)

All permitted, special, and conditional land uses are subject to the following setbacks, height, area, and lot dimensions:

Footnotes to Table:

¹

Front yards only. An unenclosed porch may project into a required front yard a distance not to exceed six feet. The porch may be covered with an awning or other type of roof provided the awning or roof does not extend beyond the footprint of the porch. In no case shall the porch be nearer than ten feet to the front lot line. An uncovered stair, necessary landing and/or ramp may project a distance not to exceed 44 inches beyond the covered porch, but in no case may be nearer than ten feet to the front lot line.

²

Side yard. The side yard abutting upon a street shall not be less than 25 feet. When there is a common rear yard abutting a side yard on an adjacent lot, the side yard abutting a street shall not be less than 25 feet.

³

Floor area of dwelling unit. Where a single-family dwelling is constructed without a basement, an additional 100 square feet shall be added to the minimum required first floor area requirement to provide space for utilities such as, but not limited to: furnace, hot water tank, laundry tubs, incinerators, and the like.

(Ord. No. 440, §§ 1, 3, 6-10-19)

Multi-Family Residential (RM-1)

A.

All permitted, special, and conditional land uses are subject to the following setbacks, height, area, and lot dimensions.

¹  For the purpose of yard regulations, all multiple-family dwellings shall be considered as one building occupying one lot.

²  The minimum floor area per dwelling unit shall be:

a) Efficiency—500 square feet

b) One-bedroom apartment—600 square feet

c) Two-bedroom apartment—750 square feet

d) Three-bedroom apartment—750 square feet. Plus, an additional 150 square feet for each additional bedroom.

e) Not more than ten percent of the total number of units shall be of the efficiency type and in no instance shall the maximum density exceed 12 units per acre.

B.

Yards: Front, side and rear yards relating to the spacing between buildings shall have the following minimum overall dimensions:

C.

Parking and circulation:

1.

Parking may be permitted in 50 percent of the required rear yard provided that there shall be at least 15 feet of yard space between said parking area and the multiple-family building. Service drives shall have a width of at least 33 feet and shall not be located in any front yard.

2.

No multiple-family structure shall exceed 180 feet in length along any one face of the building.

D.

Height exception: The zoning board of appeals may modify the height requirements where unusual architectural features exist.

(Ord. No. 440, §§ 1, 3, 6-10-19)

Buildings and uses in the R-4, Two Family and RM-1, Multiple-Family Residential District shall also be subject to all applicable standards and requirements set forth in this ordinance, including the following:

A.

Parking and off-street loading and unloading is required in accordance with Article 18.

B.

Exterior lighting is required in accordance with Article 19.

C.

Landscaping is required in accordance with Article 20.

D.

Site plan review is required in accordance with the requirements of Article 21.

E.

Signs are permitted in accordance with the city's sign ordinance, Article 14.

(Ord. No. 440, §§ 1, 3, 6-10-19)