Chapter 18.58
R-M RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY ZONE

Sections:

18.58.010    R-M residential multifamily zone.

18.58.020    Permitted and conditional uses.

18.58.030    Requirements for building permit review.

18.58.040    Dimensional standards.

18.58.050    Lot requirements for dwellings and main buildings.

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 dwellings 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 AG-1, R-H, or R-C may be eligible for a zone change to the R-M zone. (Ord. 2024-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)

18.58.020 Permitted and conditional uses.

Type: R-M Use	Allowed	Conditional Use Permit	Business License
Accessory structures, unoccupied	✓
Home occupation as regulated by business license and Chapter 18.80 FCC	✓		✓
Multifamily dwellings, up to 10 units per acre	✓
Multifamily dwellings, up to 16 units per acre when all bonus density allowance units are deed restricted per Chapter 17.55 FCC, Moderate Income Housing	✓

(Ord. 2024-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)

18.58.030 Requirements for building permit review.

The following standards must be met for each development within the R-M zone:

1. Separate kitchen and bathroom facilities for each dwelling unit.

2. Separate utilities to each dwelling unit.

3. Each dwelling unit will have its own address.

4. A hard surface driveway or parking area (concrete or asphalt) must be installed for dwellings. (Ord. 2024-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)

18.58.040 Dimensional standards.

1. The maximum number of dwelling units allowed is 10 units per acre.

2. A maximum of 16 dwelling units per acre are allowed when all bonus density allowance units are deed restricted per Chapter 17.55 FCC, Moderate Income Housing. (Ord. 2024-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)

18.58.050 Lot requirements for dwellings and main buildings.

1. Front Yard and Side Street Setback. The minimum front yard and side street setback shall be 20 feet from the property line.

2. Side Yard Setback. The minimum side yard for interior lots in the R-M zone shall be 10 feet from the property line.

3. Rear Yard Setback. The minimum rear yard shall be 20 feet from the property line. (Ord. 2024-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; 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. 2024-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2022-01 § 1 Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2020-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020.)