In order to provide for the development of very heavy multiple residential areas within the city, the regulations set out in this chapter shall be applicable to all properties classified in the R-5 zone.

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

No person shall use, nor shall any property owner permit the use of, an R-5-zoned lot for any principal or accessory use other than the following:

A.

Principal Uses.

1.

Dwelling units, the number of which shall be determined as follows:

a.

On lots having ten thousand square feet or less of lot area, one dwelling unit for each one thousand two hundred square feet of lot area.

b.

On lots having more than ten thousand but less than twenty-five thousand square feet of lot area, one dwelling unit for each one thousand square feet of total lot area.

c.

On lots having twenty-five thousand square feet or more of lot area, one dwelling unit for each eight hundred square feet of total lot area;

i.

Those uses expressly permitted pursuant to Section 18.52.030 for which a conditional use permit is required; and

ii.

Those uses permitted in the R-4 zone.

B.

Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are permitted pursuant to the provisions of this title.

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

All uses of property in the R-5 zone shall comply with the following development standards and all other development standards as outlined within this title:

A.

Minimum Lot Area. Twenty-five thousand square feet for newly created lots. No minimum applies to existing lots.

B.

Minimum Yard Areas. Each lot in the R-5 zone shall have front, side and rear yards conforming to the following requirements:

1.

Front Yards. Ten feet, provided that on corner lots, the setback shall not result in a visual closure of the entrance to the block.

2.

Side Yards. Each lot shall maintain the following side yards; except that no side yard shall ever be less than five feet:

a.

Interior. Side yard setbacks shall be at least five feet.

b.

Corner. Side street yard setbacks shall be ten feet and fifteen when abutting residential uses.

3.

Rear Yards. Each lot shall maintain a rear yard of not less than five feet.

C.

Minimum Lot Width. No less than eighty feet for newly created lots. No minimum applies to existing lots.

D.

Maximum Height Limits. No building or structure located on a lot in the R-5 zone shall have a height in excess of sixty feet; provided that any chimneys, elevators, stairways, towers or similar architectural features may project above the highest point a maximum of two additional feet.

E.

Open Space. The following types and amounts of open space shall be provided:

1.

Private Open Space. Each unit in a development in the R-5 zone shall have and maintain at least one hundred square feet of private usable open space dedicated for the exclusive use of each dwelling unit. Private open space shall be located and maintained immediately adjacent to the unit served, with direct access thereto, from a bedroom, living, dining or family room. Mechanical equipment shall not be located within the private open space areas.

2.

Common Open Space. Each lot in a development in the R-5 zone shall have and maintain at least one hundred fifty square feet of common open space per unit, located centrally within the lot or building, or distributed equitably between the units. Common open space areas shall provide a minimum of two recreational/fitness serving amenities, one passive amenity, and one entertainment focused amenity.

F.

Storage. A minimum of two hundred fifty cubic feet of lockable, enclosed storage per unit shall be provided for use by the occupants of each individual unit. Such storage units shall not be located within the interior square footage of the unit and screened from public view.

G.

Design Standards. All development within the R-5 zone shall comply with the applicable design standards of Chapters 18.93 or 18.94.

H.

Parking. Developments that provide parking in shared facilities (structures, subterranean, or wrapped as a podium) shall be integrated into the building design and shall be subject to the applicable requirements of Chapter 18.99.

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)