§ 21.44.180. Multi-Family residential district (R-M).  


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  • A.

    Allowed Principal Use: No more than one single-family or multi-family residential (no more than 4 units) dwelling unit is allowed per lot.

    B.

    Allowed Compatible Uses: Compatible uses allowed in the R-M zone are parks, playgrounds, schools, community centers, libraries, churches, and home occupations.

    C.

    Development Standards. Development standards apply to principal and accessory structures:

    1.

    Setbacks. Setbacks shall be 60 feet from the front yard line for multi-family units, 40 feet from the front yard line for single family units, 40 feet from the rear yard line for multi-family units, 20 feet from the rear yard line for single family units, 25 feet from the side yard lines for multi-family units, 15 feet from the side yard lines for single family units, and 50 feet from the shore and where applicable subject to the provisions of KPB 21.18.

    2.

    Lot size. Minimum lot size shall be 65,340 square feet for multi-family units and 40,000 square feet for single family units. Maximum lot size is 5 acres.

    3.

    Drainage Ways. Existing natural drainage ways shall be retained.

    4.

    Coverage. Maximum coverage by structure is 20 percent of the lot.

    5.

    Accessory Structures. Accessory structures commonly associated with residential dwellings, i.e., garages, barns, storage sheds, greenhouses, wind turbines, and workshops are allowed within the district.

    6.

    Livestock and pets.

    a.

    Dog Lots: Dog lots and kennels are prohibited.

    b.

    Household pets including, but not limited to, dogs and cats shall be allowed provided that no more than four household pets of more than six months of age are kept on the lot.

    c.

    Poultry, fowl and small animals shall be properly contained (e.g., chicken coop, rabbit hutch) and shall be located in accordance with the required accessory use setbacks. No more than 10 such animals over 6 months old are allowed.

    d.

    Hoofed animals are prohibited, except for a single miniature horse used as a service animal.

    7.

    Prohibited uses and structures. The following uses and structures are prohibited in the R-M district:

    a.

    A lot within the LOZD shall not be offered for sale or lease for non-allowed uses.

    b.

    No more than two of either travel trailers or motor homes may be on each lot at any time.

    c.

    No more than two of either inoperable or unregistered vehicles are allowed on each lot at any time.

(Ord. No. 2016-03 (Sub.) , § 1, 5-3-16; Ord. No. 2010-23, § 10, 6-22-10; Ord. No. 2001-12, § 3, 5-15-01; Ord. No. 2000-02, § 2, 5-16-00)