Chapter 17.30
RM – RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-DENSITY ZONING DISTRICT

Sections:

17.30.010    Purpose.

17.30.020    Uses.

17.30.030    Residential medium-density (RM) standards.

17.30.010 Purpose.

The residential medium-density (RM) district is intended to accommodate single and multifamily residences up to fourplexes. These areas are to be conveniently located in relation to traffic routes, public utilities and community facilities of adequate capacity to serve present and projected demands. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2756 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)

17.30.020 Uses.

Permitted uses shall be as defined in Table 17.30.A.

Table 17.30.A

P = Permitted Use

C = Conditional Use

P

C

Single-Family Residence

X

 

Duplex

X

 

Triplex

X

 

Fourplex

X

 

Fiveplex

X

 

Sixplex

X

 

Accessory Structure

X

 

Home Occupation (Refer to Chapter 17.96 BMC)

X

 

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

X

 

School

X

 

Church

 

X

Elderly Housing or Nursing Home

 

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)

17.30.030 Residential medium-density (RM) 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

6,000sf

Accessory Structures (Chapter 17.104 BMC). Structure Setbacks: 4' side; 8' rear.

Minimum Area for Duplex

7,500sf

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

Minimum Area for Triplex

11,250sf

Front

10'

Minimum Area for Fourplex

15,000sf

Street Side (corner lot)

7'

Minimum Area for Fiveplex

18,500sf

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

Minimum Area for Sixplex

22,000sf

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

E. Parking (Chapter 17.124 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.

Illustration 17.30.030.1 RM 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)