§ 27-508. Uses.

(a)

The general principle for land uses in this zone is that uses shall be either residential in nature, or necessary to serve the dominant residential uses. These latter uses shall be integrated with the residential environment without disrupting the residential character or residential activities.

(b)

The uses allowed in the R-M Zone are as provided for in the Table of Uses (Division 3 of this Part).

(c)

A Regional Urban Community in the R-M Zone shall meet the following design standards:

(1)

The maximum percentage of attached dwelling units, which includes but is not limited to townhouses, two over twos and triplexes, shall be fifty percent (50%) of the total units in the project;

(2)

End units on building groups shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in width and the minimum building width of a contiguous attached group shall be sixteen (16) feet per unit. A variety of townhouse sizes shall be provided. A maximum of ten percent (10%) of the units may have a minimum gross living space of 1,500 square feet;

(3)

The setback from any public or private right-of-way may be a minimum of seven (7) feet; and

(4)

For lots smaller than 1,800 square feet, a pro-rata reduction of the requirements for the number of on-site trees as set forth in the Landscape Manual shall be permitted proportional to lot size.

(CB-29-2008)