Trenton City Zoning Code
XII “MF
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
General Purpose and Description: The “MF” District is intended to provide for medium to higher density residential development. The district functions as a buffer or transition between major streets, nonresidential areas, or higher density residential areas and lower density residential areas. Density in this district does not ordinarily exceed twenty (20) units per acre.
12.1
Use Regulations:
A building or premise shall be used only for the following purposes:
A.
Three (3) or more single-family attached dwelling units, provided that no more than seven (7) dwelling units are attached in one continuous row or group.
B.
Duplex.
C.
Multifamily dwelling.
D.
Other uses as listed in Appendix 1, Schedule of Uses, of this ordinance.
12.2
Permitted Specific Uses:
A.
Uses as listed in Appendix 1, Schedule of Uses, of this ordinance.
12.3
Height and Area Regulations:
A.
See Appendix 2, Area, Setback, Height, Coverage and Density Regulations.
12.4
Parking Regulations:
Two and one-half (2.5) off-street parking spaces shall be provided per unit. Required parking may not be provided within the required front yard. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided.
12.5
Refuse Facilities:
Every dwelling unit in a municipality [multifamily] complex shall be located within two hundred fifty (250) feet of a refuse facility. There shall be available at all times at least six (6) cubic yards of refuse container per thirty (30) multifamily dwelling units. For complexes with less than thirty (30) units, no less than four (4) cubic yards of refuse container shall be provided. Each refuse facility shall be screened [from] immediately adjoining property, by an opaque fence or wall of wood or masonry not less than six (6) feet nor more than eight (8) feet in height or by an enclosure within a building. Refuse containers shall be provided and maintained in a manner to satisfy city public health and safety regulations. Each refuse facility shall be located to provide safe and convenient pickup by refuse collection agencies.
12.6
Screening Fence:
Border fencing of wood or masonry of not less than six (6) feet in height, shall be installed by the builder at the time of construction of any multifamily complex, along the property line on any perimeter not abutting a public street or right-of-way. This fence shall be maintained throughout the existence of the multifamily complex by the owner of the complex. See Appendix 2, Area, Setback, Height, Coverage, and Density Regulations for a summary of district regulations.
(Ordinance 477 adopted 11/7/14)
