The land use designation RM-2, Mixed Residential-2, is intended to encourage development of a variety of housing types. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.
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The following general conditions apply to all land designated as RM-2, Mixed Residential-2:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.26.040 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; subdivision or development of five or more parcels or residential dwelling units shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; new or expanded structures or exterior remodeling shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.
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The following uses shall be permitted within the land use designation RM-2, Mixed Residential-2:
A. 
Single-family dwelling;
B. 
Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;
C. 
Duplex;
D. 
Multifamily dwelling;
E. 
Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;
F. 
Residential care facility;
G. 
Minor home occupations, as regulated by 17.164 of this title;
H. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
I. 
Small or large family day care homes;
J. 
Keeping of chickens, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
K. 
Keeping of bees, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
L. 
Supportive housing;
M. 
Transitional housing; and
N. 
Accessory residential uses.
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The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Major home occupations as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title; and
B. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
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New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of Table 17.26-1 of this chapter, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.26-1
Development Standard
Requirement for RM-2 District
Additional Regulations
Density
10 units per gross acre minimum
20 units per gross acre maximum
See Chapter 17.160 for density bonuses for affordable housing.
See Chapter 17.80 for allowances under the Affordable Housing Overlay if applicable.
Lot Size
Single-Family Dwellings: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum.
Duplexes: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum.
Multifamily: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum.
See Chapter 17.80 for allowances under the Affordable Housing Overlay if applicable.
Lot Coverage
60% lot coverage maximum; lot coverage means the percentage of the total lot area that is occupied by buildings or structures that are roofed or otherwise covered or that are unroofed and have a finished floor.
 
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Single-Family Dwellings: 0.25
Duplexes: 0.40, up to a maximum of 3,200 sq. ft.
Multifamily: 0.40, up to a maximum of 4,000 sq. ft.
See Section 17.100.030 for exemptions from FAR.
See Section 17.100.040 for FAR bonus for affordable housing.
See Chapter 17.80 for allowances under the Affordable Housing Overlay if applicable.
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for allowable encroachments into setbacks.
See Chapter 17.112 for setbacks for auxiliary structures.
Front
20 feet
See Section 17.208.020 for exception process to two-story limit.
See Chapter 17.112 for height limits for auxiliary structures.
Side
5 feet
 
Side (street fronting)
10 feet
 
Rear
20 feet
 
Height Limit
Single-Family Dwellings:
Two stories maximum, however no more than 50% of parcels containing single-family dwelling units in any block are permitted to exceed one story in height.
Duplexes and Multifamily:
Two stories maximum.
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak.
Two-story buildings: max. 20 feet to plate height and 28 feet to peak.
 
Minimum Open Space
Single-Family Dwellings: n/a
Duplexes and Multifamily: 200 sq. ft. min. private open space directly accessible to unit.
Second Story units may locate half of private open space at grade level.
 
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
 
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