Chapter 18.58
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
Sections:
18.58.010 R-M residential multifamily zone.
18.58.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
18.58.030 Requirements for site plan review.
18.58.040 Dimensional standards.
18.58.060 Accessory structure requirements.
18.58.010 R-M residential multifamily zone.
The R-M residential multifamily zone is established to provide a residential environment within the City which is characterized by attractively landscaped multifamily residential lots as defined in FCC 18.10.040 and open space. The explicit purpose of the multifamily zone is to obtain affordable housing within the community. The R-M zone is not intended to be an agricultural zone and development is intended to occur at medium densities. Only lots previously zoned agricultural one or residential half may be eligible for a zone change to the residential multifamily zone. (Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)
18.58.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
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Type: R-M Use |
Allowed |
Conditional Use Permit |
Business License |
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Accessory structures, unoccupied |
✓ |
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Home occupation as regulated by business license and Chapter 18.80 FCC |
✓ |
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✓ |
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Multifamily dwellings up to 10 individual units |
✓ |
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Multifamily dwellings up to 16 individual units when incorporating moderate income into the six-unit bonus density allowance |
✓ |
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(Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)
18.58.030 Requirements for site plan review.
The following standards must be met for each development within the R-M zone:
1. Have separate kitchen and bathroom facilities for each dwelling unit.
2. The ability to meet City code related to adequate parking for each dwelling unit as defined in FCC 18.100.100.
3. Have separate utilities to each dwelling unit.
4. Each dwelling unit is built to residential building codes.
5. No temporary structures are allowed as a dwelling unit.
6. Each dwelling unit will have its own address.
7. Each dwelling unit will meet emergency and fire code access standards.
8. A hard surface driveway or parking (concrete or asphalt) must be installed for dwellings. (Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)
18.58.040 Dimensional standards.
1. The maximum number of dwelling units allowed is 10 individual dwellings unit per acre.
2. An additional six units per acre with a maximum 16 units if they are subject to moderate income housing requirements. (Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)
18.58.050 Lot requirements.
1. Front Yard and Side Street Setback. The minimum front yard and side street setback for all buildings in residential zones shall be 30 feet from the property line or 60 feet from the centerline of the right-of-way, whichever is greater.
2. Side Yard Setback. The minimum side yard for all buildings on interior lots in the R-M zone shall be 12 feet.
3. Rear Yard Setback. The minimum rear yard for all buildings in residential zones shall be 25 feet. (Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)
18.58.060 Accessory structure requirements.
1. An accessory building allowed by this title and FCC Title 17 shall be located no closer than five feet from the side and rear property lines. Accessory buildings shall not be permitted in the required front or side street yard areas required for main buildings. Roof drainage shall be required to be retained on site for all accessory buildings.
2. Accessory buildings used for the housing or shelter of animals shall be located a minimum distance of 40 feet from any dwelling.
3. No accessory dwellings allowed. (Ord. 2022-01 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)