A. The MX residential zone has been established as a district in which the primary use of the land is for multi-family residential purposes combined with lower intensity commercial uses. Since this zone is primarily residential but with a strong emphasis on commercial, all approved uses should be implemented in a way which minimizes negative impacts on adjoining uses and enhances overall livability within the zone. While greater commercial activity is characteristic of this zone, attractive, appropriate landscaping and pedestrian accessibility is also characteristic of this zone. B. In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this chapter and to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the MX residential zone.

Uses are as set out in this section:

In the MX residential zone, minimum area requirements are as follows:

A. For each residential building: four thousand (4000) square feet, plus eight hundred (800) square feet for each dwelling unit in excess of one (1) in each building; B. Parcels having only non-residential uses: no minimum requirement. C. Dwelling utilizing zero side yard: three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet. Such dwelling must be in a structure having two (2) or more dwelling units, with each dwelling being located entirely and solely on one (1) individual lot. D. Row houses: three thousand (3,000) square feet

A. The minimum width of any parcel having a residential use shall be fifty (50) feet, except:

1. Dwelling utilizing zero side yard: thirty-five (35) feet. Such dwelling must be in a structure having two (2) or more dwelling units, with each dwelling being located entirely and solely on one (1) individual lot. 2. Row House: thirty (30) feet.

B. Parcels having only non-residential uses: no minimum requirement.

A. Front Setback:

1. All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the front property line.

B. Side Setback:

1. No setback shall be required for any structures along interior lot lines, except:

a. A setback of five (5) feet shall be required for any parcel adjoining an A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 or MH zone, and; b. All portions of any structure over thirty (30) feet in height shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50) feet when adjoining an A-1, R-1 or R-2 zone.

2. On parcels with exterior property lines, the side setback from the street along the exterior property line for any structure shall be five (5) feet.

C. Rear Setback:

1. Except when a common wall is used with adjoining properties, structures shall be set back from the rear property line a minimum of ten (10) feet except all portions of any structure over thirty (30) feet in height shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50) feet when adjoining an A-1, R-1 or R-2 zone.

A. The maximum height allowed in the MX zone shall be sixty (60) feet. The minimum height shall be eight (8) feet.

B. The maximum area of any lot that may be covered by structures is eighty-five (85%) percent.

A. On any parcel having mixed uses, at least fifty (50%) percent of the gross floor area of all structures must be residential.

B. On any parcel, a maximum of forty (40%) percent of the gross floor area of all structures, or six thousand (6,000) square feet of the gross floor area of all structures, whichever is greater, may have a retail use.

A. Landscaping shall be in conformance with Chapter 16.27.