LOT DIMENSIONS

Minimum Lot Size for lots created after Nov. 10, 20049

5,000 sq. ft.

25,000 sq. ft.

5,000 sq. ft.

Residential Plats: n/a

All Other Plats: 25 acres.

Minimum lot size can be amended through Master Plan and Site Plan Review, RMC 4-9-200.

Minimum Lot Width/Depth for lots created after Nov. 10, 2004

None

Residential Plats: width shall be 14 ft., depth shall be 65 ft.

All Other Plats: None

LOT COVERAGE

Maximum Lot Coverage for Buildings

65% of total lot area or 75% if parking is provided within the building or within an on-site parking garage.

90% of total area or 100% if parking is provided within the building or within a parking garage.

DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Net Acre)

Minimum Net Residential Density9

None

20 dwelling units per net acre.

20 dwelling units per net acre.

85 dwelling units per net acre.

Maximum Net Residential Density9

20 dwelling units per net acre.

80 dwelling units per net acre.1, 21

60 dwelling units per net acre in the City Center and Highlands Community Planning Areas.

30 dwelling units per net acre in the East Plateau and Kennydale Community Planning Areas.

150 dwelling units per net acre.1, 21

SETBACKS

Minimum Front Yard14,18

15 ft.16

15 ft.4,5,8

Maximum Front Yard18

20 ft.15

20 ft.4,5,8

Minimum Secondary Front Yard14,18

15 ft.16

15 ft.4,5,8

Maximum Secondary Front Yard18

20 ft.

20 ft.4,5,8

Minimum Freeway Frontage Setback

10 ft. landscaped setback from the property line.

n/a

Minimum Rear Yard18

None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts a lot zoned residential.

None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts a lot zoned residential.4,5,8

Minimum Side Yard18

None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned residential.

None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts a lot zoned residential.4,5,8

Clear Vision Area

In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030.

BUILDING LIMITATIONS

Maximum Gross Floor Area of Any Single Commercial Use on a Site

5,000 gross sq. ft. The maximum size shall not be exceeded, except by conditional use permit.2,9 These restrictions do not apply to residential uses subject to net density limitations.

None

Maximum Gross Floor Area of Any Single Office Use on a Site2, 9

3,000 gross sq. ft. The maximum size shall not be exceeded, except by conditional use permit.2,9 These restrictions do not apply to residential uses subject to net density limitations.

None

Building Orientation

All commercial uses shall have their primary entrance and shop display window oriented toward the street frontage.

See urban design regulations in RMC 4-3-100.

Commercial and civic uses shall provide entry features on all sides of a building facing a public right-of-way or parking lot.

Except for unit lot subdivisions, the front entry of residential only uses shall be oriented to a public street.

See urban design regulations in RMC 4-3-100.

LANDSCAPING

General

See RMC 4-4-070

HEIGHT

Maximum Building Height,6 except for Public Facilities6, 20

35 ft.

50 ft., except 70 ft. for vertically mixed use buildings (commercial and residential).

Heights may exceed the Zone’s maximum height with a Conditional Use Permit.

50 ft., except 70 ft. for vertically mixed use buildings (commercial and residential).

Heights may exceed the Zone’s maximum height with a Conditional Use Permit.

10 stories along primary and secondary arterials.

6 stories along residential/minor collectors.

Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities6, 9

See RMC 4-4-140

SCREENING

Outdoor, Loading, Repair, Maintenance, Work, or Storage Areas; Surface-Mounted Utility and Mechanical Equipment; Roof Top Equipment (Except for Telecommunication Equipment)

See RMC 4-4-095

Refuse or Recyclables

See RMC 4-4-090

PARKING

General

See RMC 10-10-13 and 4-4-080

Required Location for Parking

Businesses Located in Single Family Dwellings or Duplexes: Parking may not occur in front of the building and/or in the area between the front lot line and the front building line; parking must occur at the side or rear of the property. Parking may be accommodated off site in accordance with RMC 4-4-080E2 or at joint use facilities in accordance with RMC 4-4-080E3.

Residential Uses: Structured parking shall be required. Any additional parking may not be located between the building and public street unless located within a structured parking garage.

Commercial Uses: Parking may not be located between the building and the public street unless located within a structured parking garage.

Mixed Use: Joint parking is required subject to RMC 4-4-080E3.

Parking for residential units shall be enclosed within the same building as the unit it serves.

All residential parking shall be structured parking. Parking for all uses shall be located consistent with RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations. Site planning must demonstrate feasible future location of structured parking to accommodate infill development.

ACCESS

Pedestrian

See Urban Design Regulations in RMC 4-3-100

Vehicular

None

A connection shall be provided for site-to-site vehicle access ways, where topographically feasible, to allow a smooth flow of traffic across abutting CA lots without the need to use a street. Access may comprise the aisle between rows of parking stalls, but is not allowed between a building and a public street.

A connection shall be provided for site-to-site vehicle access ways, where topographically feasible, to allow a smooth flow of traffic across abutting UC lots without the need to use a street. Access may comprise the aisle between rows of parking stalls.

SIGNS

General

See RMC 4-4-10011

See RMC 4-4-100.

Pole signs and roof signs are prohibited. Signs are subject to Urban Design Regulations (RMC 4-3-100).

LOADING DOCKS

Location within Site

See RMC 4-4-080.

Shall not be permitted on the side of the lot adjacent to or abutting a lot zoned residential.3

Parking, docking and loading areas for truck traffic shall be off-street and screened from view of abutting public streets.

DUMPSTER/RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA

Size and Location of Refuse or Recycling Areas

See RMC 4-4-090

CRITICAL AREAS

General

See RMC 4-3-050

DESIGN REGULATIONS

General

See Urban Design Regulations in RMC 4-3-100.