The High Density Residential Zone is intended to encourage the
development of duplexes and other multi-family dwellings. It provides
for high density uses in locations close to the downtown area or other
locations which have suitable streets, utilities and other characteristics.
Certain nonresidential uses are allowed if they will not detract from
the character of this district. Land in the Hammond area that was
in the Town's R-H zone has been placed in this zone.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R-H zone if the Community Development Director determines that the uses conform to the standards in Sections
16.36.040 through
16.36.050, applicable Development Code standards, and other City laws:
A. Single-family
detached dwelling.
D. Duplex and townhome subject to standards of Chapter
16.184.
E. Triplex subject to standards of Chapter
16.184.
F. Multifamily housing development subject to standards of Chapter
16.188.
H. Residential
(care) facility.
J. A temporary
dwelling for no more than six months while building a permanent residence.
K. Accessory structure no larger than 1,200 square feet, in conjunction with an existing residence on the same property and subject to the additional criteria under Chapter
16.180.
L. Master planned development with a minimum lot size of three contiguous acres, subject to the provisions in Chapter
16.224.
M. Transportation facilities and improvements subject to the standards of Section
16.20.040.
N. Similar
uses as stated above.
O. Incidental
sales of firewood, cut flowers, produce grown on the premises, lemonade,
and similar items.
Q. Accessory dwelling that complies with Section
16.180.040.
R. Homestay lodging subject to the standards in Chapter
8.24.
(Ord. 1175-A § 8, 2013; Ord. 1221 § 2, 2018; Ord. 1248 § 2, 2021)
The following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted when approved under Chapter
16.220:
A. Boarding,
lodging or rooming houses.
B. Hospitals,
sanitariums, rest homes, nursing or convalescent homes, medical clinic
or office in conjunction with a residential facility.
C. Churches,
synagogues, or other places of worship.
D. Parks,
playgrounds and community centers.
F. Public
utility structure.
G. School:
nursery, primary, elementary, junior or senior high: public or private.
J. Accessory dwelling subject to standards of Section
16.180.040.
K. Similar
uses as stated above.
(Ord. 1175-A § 9, 2013)
The following development standards are applicable in the R-H
zone:
A. Density
Provisions.
1. Minimum
lot area for a single-family detached dwelling: 4,500 square feet.
Minimum density is 20 units per acre.
2. Minimum
lot area duplex, townhome, rowhouse: 2,500 square feet per unit.
3. Minimum
lot area for a triplex: 7,500 square feet.
4. Minimum
lot area for a multifamily dwelling: 10,000 square feet.
5. Maximum
density for multifamily structures: one dwelling unit per 1,600 square
feet of site area.
6. Lot
coverage: not more than 55% of an individual lot area shall be covered
by buildings, except as may be permitted by conditional use permit
or variance.
7. Minimum
lot width at the front building line for single-family detached dwelling
or multifamily dwelling: 50 feet.
8. Minimum
lot width at the front building line for duplex, townhome, rowhouse:
25 feet per unit.
9. Minimum
lot depth: 70 feet.
10. Maximum building height: 40 feet.
11. The lowest density which will be allowed in new subdivisions and
other developments with four or more units that are located on sites
without significant natural feature problems is five dwelling units
per gross acre.
B. Setback
Requirements.
1. Minimum
front yard setback: 15 feet.
2. Minimum
side yard setback: eight feet.
3. Corner
lot minimum secondary street side yard setback: eight feet.
4. Minimum rear yard setback: 15 feet except accessory structures that meet the criteria of Section
16.280.020 may extend to within five feet of a rear property line.
5. Corner
lot minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
C. Design
Standards.
1. An
entry door of 36-inch minimum width must face the front yard setback
or onto a driveway.
2. A
minimum of 20 square feet of glazing must be on the side of the dwelling
facing a street.
3. Duplexes, townhomes, rowhouses and triplexes shall comply with the standards of Chapter
16.184.
4. Multifamily housing developments shall comply with the standards of Chapter
16.188.
D. Government
Building. The following development standards are applicable:
1. Density
provisions:
a. Minimum lot size, government building/uses: none.
b. Minimum lot width, government building/uses: none.
c. Minimum lot depth, government building/uses: none.
d. Maximum building height: 45 feet.
e. Maximum lot coverage, government building/uses: none.
2. Setback
requirements:
a. Minimum front yard setback, government building: 15 feet.
b. Minimum side yard setbacks, government building: 10 feet.
3. Landscaping requirements shall comply with Chapter
16.124 of the Development Code.
4. Any government building shall comply with Chapter
16.116 of the Development Code.
(Ord. 1175-A § 10, 2013; Ord. 1234 § 1, 2020)