Chapter 18.64
MULTIFAMILY ZONE
Sections:
18.64.090 Off-street parking and private storage space.
18.64.010 Intent.
The multifamily zone is intended to accommodate multifamily residential uses of a higher population density. These zones are intended to promote larger buildings and density while providing compatible services for the residents. (Ord. 394 § 2.36.02, 1981)
18.64.020 Permitted uses.
In the M-F zone, the following uses shall be permitted:
A. Any residential use permitted in the R-3A zone;
B. Apartment houses over two units;
C. Condominiums;
D. Public uses;
E. Hospitals except animal hospitals;
F. Medical and dental offices and clinics which may include pharmacies and optical dispensaries;
G. Housing accommodations for senior citizens, whether under independent living conditions or assisted living conditions, in accordance with the density limits of the zone. (Ord. 826 § 10, 2005; Ord. 722 § 124, 1998; Ord. 583 § 32, 1990; Ord. 394 § 2.36.04, 1981)
18.64.030 Conditional uses.
The following conditional uses are permitted in the M-F zone upon the issuance of a conditional use permit granted in accordance with this title:
A. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns, private clubs and lodges;
B. Barber and beauty shops, newsstands, clothes cleaners and gift shops;
C. Similar commercial uses;
D. Group homes;
E. Houses of religious worship including, but not limited to, churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, convents, and related uses;
F. Schools of either a public or private nature. (Ord. 826 § 11, 2005; Ord. 722 § 125, 1998; Ord. 394 § 2.36.06, 1981)
18.64.040 Accessory uses.
Accessory uses permitted in the multifamily zone are as follows:
A. Private garages not to be used for commercial purposes.
B. All refuse shall be stored in watertight, insect-proof, rodent-proof containers. When central refuse pickup points are used, screening shall be provided as detailed herein, and no dwelling unit in the multiple family complex shall be more than 150 feet from a central refuse pickup point. All outdoor refuse storage areas shall be:
1. Screened on all sides from public view and, at a minimum, shall be enclosed on three sides with a six-foot-high concrete block or masonry wall, or a solid fence, with a solid gate for access installed on the fourth side; or
2. Placed in central areas that are enclosed and are compatible with the architectural theme of the facility. (Ord. 831 § 13, 2006; Ord. 394 § 2.36.08, 1981)
18.64.050 Building site area.
Every building hereafter constructed or structurally altered in a multifamily zone shall provide a lot area of not less than 6,000 square feet. The minimum site area for each residential dwelling unit shall be 3,000 square feet:
A. Front Yards. There shall be a front yard minimum depth of 25 feet.
B. Rear Yards. There shall be a rear yard minimum depth of 25 feet.
C. Side Yard – Side Yard Abutting Interior Lot Lines. There shall be a side yard of not less than five feet in width on either interior side lot line and a side yard of not less that 10 feet in width on the opposite interior side lot line; provided however, that on a lot having access to a dedicated and improved alley contiguous with the rear lot line, a minimum side yard of not less than five feet in width on each interior side lot line may be provided. (Ord. 612, 1992; Ord. 394 § 2.36.10, 1981)
18.64.060 Floor area ratio.
There shall be open space provided using the following formula:
A. Eight hundred square feet of usable and adequate open space, plus 100 square feet per unit in the building. This will be exclusive of the parking requirements and the front and side yard requirements. (Ord. 394 § 2.36.12, 1981)
18.64.070 Signs.
A maximum of one sign identifying the name of the residential complex is permitted, after approval of the planning commission. Billboard signs are allowed; provided they do not exceed 20 square feet in area, are placed so the top of the sign is not greater than four feet above grade, and are not located in the clear view triangle of an intersection or driveway approach. Flat signs or wall signs are allowed provided they do not exceed the maximum area permitted. (Ord. 612, 1992; Ord. 394 § 2.36.14, 1981)
18.64.080 Height.
The maximum height shall be 35 feet or two stories whichever is higher. (Ord. 394 § 2.36.16, 1981)
18.64.090 Off-street parking and private storage space.
A. There shall be two covered and paved parking spaces per unit;
B. There shall be an additional paved parking area for visitors based on the ratio of one-half parking space for each dwelling unit and any fraction shall be rounded to the next highest number;
C. No paved but uncovered parking area shall be permitted to occupy any portion of any street facing setback area;
D. All parking areas and driveway approaches which lead onto a street shall be paved;
E. A minimum of 90 cubic feet of private storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit outside such unit, unless a private attached garage, serving only the dwelling unit, is provided. Such private storage space shall have a minimum horizontal surface area of 24 square feet and shall be fully enclosed and lockable. (Ord. 722 § 126, 1998; Ord. 612, 1992; Ord. 471 § 1, 1984; Ord. 394 § 2.36.18, 1981)