14-5-103 MAXIMUM DENSITY AND MINIMUM LOT STANDARDS

A. Areas within the (RM) Residential Multiple Family Zone are divided into subzones based on the maximum permitted density and the minimum lot size. The maximum density is indicated by the number following the Zone designation. For example, RM-13 means Single Family Residential with a maximum of thirteen (13) units per acre on a minimum lot size of one (1) acre. Any lot or parcel that is smaller than the minimum required lot size and that is at least one-quarter (0.25) acre in area shall have a maximum density of seven (7) units per acre, regardless of the subzone in which it is located. Density and minimum lot size are based on the net buildable area. Areas within floodplains or with slopes steeper than thirty percent (30%), and/or areas that are otherwise encumbered such that they cannot be used for project improvements are considered unbuildable. In addition to the maximum density requirement, each subzone has a standard for minimum lot size and width. Any lot or parcel smaller than one-quarter (0.25) acre in size shall be developed and used in accordance with the standards for the (R-4) subzone. B. Any structure and any other site improvement shall be located only upon an area constituting buildable land. In addition, each corner lot or parcel in the (RM) Zone shall meet the minimum width requirements along both frontages. Legally existing lots created prior to this Code and that are improved with a single family residence shall be considered legally conforming if they have a minimum sixty five (65) feet frontage and six thousand five hundred (6,500) square foot lot area. Table 14-5-103 B. Subzone Max. Density (Units/Acre) Min. Lot Size (Net Acres) Min. Lot Width (Ln. Ft) RM-7 RM-13 RM-19 RM-25 All subzones - less than the minimum lot size 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.25 C. Each lot or parcel of land in the (RM) Zone shall have a minimum width, measured at the minimum front yard setback line, as set forth in this Code. Each lot or parcel shall also abut a public street for a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet, as measured along a line parallel to the center of the street or along the circumference of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. For property fronting on a cul-de-sac not improved to City standards, frontage shall be calculated by measuring the linear distance between the side property lines at the tangential point of the arc. D. Any existing lot or parcel that is smaller than the minimum lot size requirement and that has been approved as a buildable lot may have only one (1) single family dwelling unit. E. Any existing single family or two family dwelling unit(s) may not be converted, added to, or otherwise modified to accommodate additional units. F. No additional units may be added to any lot or parcel containing an existing single family or two family dwelling. G. No additional units may be added to an existing development situated on a lot or parcel smaller than the minimum requirement for the subzone in which it is located. H. For the purpose of determining density within an independent living facility or an assisted living facility, the conversion rates in Table 14-5-103 H shall apply. Table 14-5-103 H – Density Conversion Table Assisted Living All units 3 occupants = 1 multi-family unit Independent Living Single occupancy units w/o kitchen Two occupant units w/o kitchens Single or two occupancy units with kitchens 3 units = 1 multi-family unit 2 units = 1 multi-family unit 1.5 units = 1 multi-family unit I. For the purpose of determining density within an independent living facility or an assisted living facility, the term “kitchen” shall be defined as a room, or portion of a room that is at least fifty (50) sq ft in size and that contains a sink, oven, range and refrigerator greater than ten (10) cu ft, or utility service connections for such. The term “kitchenette” shall be defined as a portion of a room that is less than fifty (50) sq. ft. in size and that is designed and furnished for occasional cooking use, and that does not include all of the aspects of a kitchen as defined in this Title. A unit with just a kitchenette shall be deemed to be without a kitchen.