Chapter 17.24
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections:
17.24.070 Access requirements.
17.24.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the multifamily residential zone is to provide for multifamily residential development allowing a maximum density of 14 units per acre and such other uses as may be compatible. (Ord. 1172 § 25, 2001)
17.24.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in a multifamily residential zone shall be as follows:
A. Single-family dwellings; “transient accommodations,” as that term is defined in this title, are not permitted uses;
B. Accessory uses and buildings normally incidental to the above permitted residential uses; “transient accommodations,” as that term is defined in this title, are not permitted uses;
C. Multifamily dwellings; “transient accommodations,” as that term is defined in this title, are not permitted uses;
D. Home occupations;
E. Community or public park and recreation facilities;
F. Cultural and religious facilities; and
G. Planned residential development. (Ord. 1571 § 2, 2015; Ord. 1245 § 7, 2004; Ord. 1172 § 26, 2001)
17.24.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in a multifamily residential zone shall be as follows:
A. Public and private utility structures;
B. Mobile home parks. (Ord. 1172 § 27, 2001)
17.24.040 Density.
Density in the multifamily residential zone shall be calculated as follows:
A. The maximum permitted density in a multifamily residential zone is 14 units per acre.
B. Fractional Dwelling Units. If the provisions of this chapter result in an allowable number of dwelling units which include a fractional unit, any fraction shall be rounded up to allow for one additional dwelling unit. (Ord. 1769 § 1, 2023; Ord. 1593 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1172 § 28, 2001)
17.24.050 Lot coverage.
The maximum lot area covered by structures in a multifamily residential zone shall not exceed 30 percent. (Ord. 1172 § 29, 2001)
17.24.060 Yards.
Yards in a multifamily residential zone shall be as follows:
A. Front yards shall extend a minimum of 20 feet from the right-of-way;
B. Side yards shall total not less than 15 feet with no one side yard less than five; and
C. Rear yards shall extend a minimum of five feet from the rear property line. (Ord. 1172 § 30, 2001)
17.24.070 Access requirements.
Access requirements for a multifamily residential zone shall be as defined in the street and storm drainage standards as defined in Chapter 12.02 FHMC. (Ord. 1172 § 31, 2001)