The MF-2, Multifamily Two District, provides for a housing density of twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre, allowing for maximum usable open space areas having easy access to all residents. This zoning district is usually designed as two (2) story garden apartments with on- grade parking and well landscaped green areas, but other design variations for clustering are allowed. The MF-2 District shall have frontage and direct access to major thoroughfares or collectors only, with no vehicular access to minor residential streets. As an option for residents of the city, the MF-2 District intends to provide high quality housing, a garden-like residential appearance, interconnected open spaces, and well-landscaped parking areas with internal circulation. When appropriate, the interconnected open spaces of the zoning district shall have access to parks, trails, and other open public areas.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
See permitted use schedule in Section 4.10 of this ordinance. NOTE: (S) indicates that a specific use permit must be issued in accordance with the requirements of Section 32 of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
A.
Maximum density
24 units per acre
B.
Minimum lot area
None
C.
Minimum lot width
200 feet
D.
Minimum front yard
25 feet
E.
Minimum rear yard
30 feet
F.
Minimum side yard
20 feet between buildings with 15 feet on a corner lot.
G.
Maximum building height
3 stories
H.
Maximum lot coverage
40%
I.
Minimum open space
100 square feet for the first bedroom; 50 square feet for each additional bedroom
J.
Parking distances
The off-street parking spaces designated for each dwelling unit shall be located within 100 feet of dwelling unit served.
K.
Minimum floor areas per
Efficiency – 500 square feet; one bedroom dwelling unit, 700 square feet; two bedrooms, 900 square feet; three bedrooms, 1,000 square feet; efficiency units shall not exceed 10% of total dwelling units
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 29 of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)