Chapter 17.30
RM – RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-DENSITY ZONING DISTRICT
Sections:
17.30.030 Residential medium-density (RM) standards.
17.30.010 Purpose.
The residential medium-density (RM) district is intended to accommodate single and multifamily residences up to fourplexes. These areas are to be conveniently located in relation to traffic routes, public utilities and community facilities of adequate capacity to serve present and projected demands. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2756 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.30.020 Uses.
Permitted uses shall be as defined in Table 17.30.A.
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P = Permitted Use |
C = Conditional Use |
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Single-Family Residence |
X |
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Duplex |
X |
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Triplex |
X |
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Fourplex |
X |
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Fiveplex |
X |
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Sixplex |
X |
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Accessory Structure |
X |
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Home Occupation (Refer to Chapter 17.96 BMC) |
X |
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In-Home Care Facility (Refer to Chapter 17.100 BMC) |
X |
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School |
X |
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Church |
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X |
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Elderly Housing or Nursing Home |
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X |
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Day Care Center |
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X |
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Refer to Chapter 17.92 BMC for conditional use regulations. (Ord. 2900 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 2879 § 1 (Exh. A § 7), 2016; Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2756 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.30.030 Residential medium-density (RM) standards.
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A. Building Placement |
B. Building Height |
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Setbacks (measured to foundation) |
Maximum |
35' |
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Front |
20' |
C. Open Area |
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Rear |
20' |
Minimum 30% of total property area. |
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Side (interior) |
8' |
D. Lot Standards |
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Street side (corner lot) |
15' |
Minimum Width |
50' |
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Rear (corner lot) |
8' |
Minimum Area |
6,000sf |
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Accessory Structures (Chapter 17.104 BMC). Structure Setbacks: 4' side; 8' rear. |
Minimum Area for Duplex |
7,500sf |
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Single-Family and Duplex Porch Setbacks (Chapter 17.138 BMC) |
Minimum Area for Triplex |
11,250sf |
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Front |
10' |
Minimum Area for Fourplex |
15,000sf |
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Street Side (corner lot) |
7' |
Minimum Area for Fiveplex |
18,500sf |
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Deck and Eave Setbacks (Chapter 17.138 BMC). Uncovered decks less than 30" above grade may encroach 50% into required setbacks. |
Minimum Area for Sixplex |
22,000sf |
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Eaves may encroach 30% into required setback, but must be at least 3' from property boundary. |
E. Parking (Chapter 17.124 BMC) |
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Two parking stalls in the form of a parking strip, driveway or garage shall be provided for each home. Stall dimensions are 19' x 8-1/2' each. |
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Illustration 17.30.030.1 RM Setbacks
(Note: Porch setback area only applies to single-family and duplex)
(Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2756 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)