Chapter 16-20
RM MULTI-DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sections:

16-20-010    RM multi-dwelling unit residential district established.

16-20-020    Permitted principal uses.

16-20-030    Permitted accessory uses.

16-20-040    Permitted special uses.

16-20-050    Site and structure requirements for principal uses.

16-20-060    Site, structure and bulk requirements for accessory uses.

16-20-070    Site and structure requirements for special uses.

16-20-010 RM multi-dwelling unit residential district established.

The RM multi-dwelling unit residential district is established to provide high density multi-dwelling units in close proximity to downtown major activity centers and transportation routes. The intent of this district is to permit the transition of single dwellings to multi-dwellings where the full component of public and private services are readily available; to ensure adequate off-street parking, bulk requirements, open space and buffering of single dwelling so as to retain the high densities of development. Any multi-dwelling unit building that disturbs the quality and character of the neighborhood will be prohibited. (Ord. 2286 § 9.0, 1982)

16-20-020 Permitted principal uses.

Permitted principal uses in the RM district are as follows:

Duplexes

Fourplexes

Single detached dwellings

Townhouses

Other multiple dwelling unit buildings. (Ord. 2286 § 9.1, 1982)

16-20-030 Permitted accessory uses.

Permitted accessory uses in the RM district are as follows:

Arbors

Awnings

Barbecue equipment

Canopies

Carports

Domestic pets

Fallout shelters

Fences as permitted in Chapter 16-68

Garages

Gardens

Home occupations as permitted in Chapter 16-76

Parking as permitted in Chapter 16-72

Playhouses

Recreation equipment

Signs as permitted in Chapter 16-64

Statuary

Storage sheds, floor area not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet

Swimming pools as permitted in Chapter 16-68

Seasonal and temporary uses as permitted in Chapter 16-80

Trellises

T.V. antennas or discs. (Ord. 2286 § 9.2, 1982)

16-20-040 Permitted special uses.

In the RM district, the following uses are conditional on the approval of the plan commission and the city council. See Sections 16-04-310 through 1604-370 of this code for further information.

A.    Churches and related religious institutions;

B.    Governmental facilities including, but not limited to, the following uses:

1.    Community terminals,

2.    Cultural centers,

3.    Fire stations,

4.    Police stations,

5.    Recreation centers,

6.    Schools,

7.    Shelter care homes as permitted in Chapter 16-88;

C.    Planned unit developments as permitted in Chapter 16-56;

D.    Hospices for persons with contagious diseases;

E.    Shelter care homes. (Ord. 3007 § 7, 1998; Ord. 2286 § 9.3, 1982)

16-20-050 Site and structure requirements for principal uses.

Site and structure requirements for principal uses in the RM district are as follows:

A.    Single detached dwelling unit

Minimum lot area	4,800 square feet
Minimum lot width	40 feet
Minimum yards
front	15 feet
rear	10 feet
side	4 feet
Maximum lot coverage	35%
Maximum height
feet	35 feet
stories	2 1/2

B.    Multi-dwelling unit

Minimum lot area	9,400 square feet
Dwelling units containing two bedrooms the minimum required living area is	1,000 square feet
Dwelling units containing one bedroom the minimum required living area is	750 square feet
Efficiency units are prohibited in R-3 district
Minimum lot width	80 feet
Minimum yards
front	15 feet
rear	10 feet
side	10 feet
Maximum lot coverage	40%
Maximum height
feet	35 feet
stories	2 1/2

(Ord. 2286 § 9.4, 1982)

16-20-060 Site, structure and bulk requirements for accessory uses.

Site, structure and bulk requirements for accessory uses in the RM district are as follows:

A.    Minimum Yards:

1.	Side	three feet
2.	Rear	five feet

B.    No accessory building or structure shall be located within ten feet of a principal building, nor shall it be located within five feet of another accessory building or structure.

C.    No accessory building or structure shall be closer to any street adjoining a zoning lot that is the principal building on the same lot.

D.    No accessory building or structure shall exceed the height of the principal building on the lot, nor in any case shall any building accessory to a residence exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. (Ord. 2286 § 9.5, 1982)

16-20-070 Site and structure requirements for special uses.

Site and structure requirements for special uses in the RM district are as follows:

Minimum lot area	20,000 square feet
Minimum lot width	120 feet
Minimum yards
front	15 feet
rear	15 feet
side	15 feet
Maximum lot coverage	35%
Maximum height
feet	45 feet
stories	3

(Ord. 2286 § 9.6, 1982)