Chapter 17.28
RH – RESIDENTIAL HIGH-DENSITY ZONING DISTRICT

Sections:

17.28.010    Purpose.

17.28.020    Uses.

17.28.030    Residential high-density (RH) standards.

Prior legislation: Ord. 2577.

17.28.010 Purpose.

The residential high-density (RH) district is intended to satisfy the need for higher concentrations of population, and demand for multifamily detached housing. These RH districts are to be located in areas where demands of higher-density population would not overburden existing public services and facilities such as roads, sidewalks, parks and utilities. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2756 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)

17.28.020 Uses.

Permitted uses shall be as defined in Table 17.28.A.

Table 17.28.A

P = Permitted Use

C = Conditional Use

P

C

Single-Family Residence

X

 

Multifamily Residences up to 18 Units per Acre

X

 

Multifamily Residences over 18 and up to 24 Units per Acre

X

 

Accessory Structures

X

 

Home Occupation (Refer to Chapter 17.96 BMC)

X

 

In-Home Care Facility (Refer to Chapter 17.100 BMC)

X

 

Schools

X

 

Church

 

X

Elderly Housing or Nursing Homes

 

X

Day Care Center

 

X

Refer to Chapter 17.92 BMC for conditional use regulations. (Ord. 2900 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 2879 § 1 (Exh. A § 7), 2016; Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2756 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)

17.28.030 Residential high-density (RH) standards.

A. Building Placement

B. Building Height

Setbacks (measured to foundation)

Maximum

35'

Front

20'

C. Open Area

Rear

20'

Minimum 30% of total property area.

Side (interior)

8'

D. Lot Standards

Street Side (corner lot)

15'

Minimum Width

50'

Rear (corner lot)

8'

Minimum Area

6,000 sf

Accessory Structures (Chapter 17.104 BMC). Structure Setbacks: 4' Side, 8' Rear.

E. Parking (Chapter 17.124 BMC)

Single-Family and Duplex Porch Setbacks (Chapter 17.138 BMC)

Two parking stalls in the form of a parking strip, driveway or garage shall be provided for each home. Stall dimensions are 19' x 8-1/2' each.

Front

10'

 

Street Side (corner lot)

7'

 

Deck and Eave Setbacks (Chapter 17.138 BMC). Uncovered decks less than 30'' above grade may encroach 50% into required setbacks.

Eaves may encroach 30% into required setback, but must be at least 3' from property boundary.

 

 

Illustration 17.28.030.1 RH Setbacks

(Note: Porch setback area only applies to single-family and duplex)

(Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2756 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)