[Ord. 672]
The L/M zone is established to provide residential areas where
multiple family dwelling units can be provided to meet the housing
needs of the City's low and moderate income residents.
[Ord. 672]
Low and moderate income housing as defined in Chapter
9-11, as well as parks and mobile home parks.
[Ord. 672]
Premises in the L/M zone may be used for accessory uses provided
such uses are established on the same lot or parcel of land, are incidental
to, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted
use, including, but not limited to:
(a) Accessory buildings or structures, including private garages.
(b) Domestic animals, not to exceed three over three months old.
[Ord. 672; § 4, Ord. 1136-15, eff. April 16, 2015]
(a) Low and moderate income housing with density bonus.
[Ord. 672; § 2, Ord. 935-96, eff. October 17, 1996; § 6, Ord. 944-97, eff. June 6,1997]
Premises in this zone shall be subject to the development standards contained in this section, Chapter
9-7 (General Standards of Development) and, in the case of congregate housing construction or conversion, the standards of development, procedures and findings set forth in Chapter
9-13 of this title.
(a) Maximum Permitted Density. The maximum permitted density shall be
40 units per acre.
(d) Required Setbacks. No building shall be located closer than 10 feet
from any street or project boundary line, nor closer than six feet
to any other building.
(e) Building Bulk.
(1)
Maximum Permitted Heights.
(i)
For lots of 10° average slope or less: No portion of the
building may exceed a height greater than 28 feet above the lot's
natural surface and shall not be more than two stories;
(ii) For lots of 20° or greater: No portion of
the building may exceed a height greater than 14 feet above the upper
lot line and 40 feet on any part of the lot's natural surface;
(iii) For lots of 11° to and including 19°
average slope: measurement of the applicable height envelope may be
pursuant to (i) or (ii).
(f) Off-Street Parking. To be determined by the Commission.
(g) Trash Storage. Sufficient, enclosed off-street trash storage areas
shall be required to serve the project, not less than the equivalent
of 30 gallons per residence.
(h) Affordable Housing Contract. For new construction within this district
(low/moderate), the provisions of this article shall be secured by
a contract between the developer and the City.