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CHAPTER 17 - ZONING#
17 - MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL M-F ZONE#
17.17.100 - Purpose.#
The multiple-family residential (M-F) zone is intended for land areas that are planned or are existing multiple-family residential areas. Dependent upon the presence and application of constraints, maximum potential residential densities shall not exceed ten (10) dwelling units per acre and seven (7) dwelling units per acre within mobile home parks§. The multiple-family residential zone is consistent with the multi-family residential (M-R) land use designation of the Paradise general plan.
(Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214, § 2(part), 1992)
17.17.200 - Permitted and conditional uses.#
In the multiple-family residential zone the following land uses are permitted where indicated by the letter "P," and are uses permitted subject to town issuance of a conditional use permit where indicated by the letter "C." Uses indicated by the letter "S" are permitted uses with town approval and issuance of a site plan review. Uses identified with the letter "A" are permitted land uses upon town approval and issuance of an administrative permit.
| P/C/S | M-F Uses |
|---|---|
| C | Administrative service |
| P | Agricultural employee housing, limited residential |
| A | Bed and breakfast |
| P | Community care facility (limited residential) |
| C | Community care facility |
| C | Club or lodge |
| S | Day care facility |
| P | Dwelling, secondary (density not applied) |
| C | Educational facility |
| P | Family daycare home |
| P | Guidance service (limited) |
| C | Guidance service (general) |
| C | Mobile home park |
| A | Multiple-family residential |
| P | Open space |
| C | Park and recreation |
| C | Religious assembly |
| S | Residential, group |
| C | Safety service |
| P | Single-family residence |
| P | Two-family residence (density applied) |
| C | Utility service (major) |
| A | Utility service (minor) |
| A | Wastewater treatment/disposal utility |
(Ord. No. 611, § 7, 10-12-2021; Ord. No. 594, §§ 4, 7, 4-14-2020; Ord. No. 564, § 2, 11-7-2016; Ord. No. 483, § 1, 6-10-2008; Ord. No. 467, § 3, 8-14-2007; Ord. 436, § 4, 6-14-2005; Ord. 389, § 4, 2003; Ord. 354, § 2, 2000; Ord. 310, § 2, 1998; Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214, § 2(part), 1992)
Editor's note—Ord. No. 594 shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its passage/adoption.
17.17.300 - Accessory uses.#
Multiple-family residential uses include the following accessory uses, activities and structures, which are to be constructed after, or in conjunction with the principal permitted land uses of the property:
A. Private garage and carport;
B. Recreational activities and facilities for use by the residents on the site;
C. Cabanas, gazebos, porches, patios, and incidental household storage buildings;
D. Radio and television antennas, and solar collectors;
E. Home occupations complying with Chapter 17.33;
F. Keeping of dogs, cats, potbelly pigs or similar small domestic animals as household pets. (Refer to Chapter 6.28 of this code);
G. Parking facilities, including carport;
H. Group laundry facilities for a unified development;
I. Guest house;
J. Large family day care homes complying with the land use regulations of Chapter 17.43.
(Ord. 250 § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214 § 2(part), 1992)
17.17.400 - Site development regulations.#
The following regulations apply within the M-F zone:
| Regulation | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum net lot area (square feet) | 10,890 |
| Minimum site area (square feet) per dwelling unit size | |
| Unit greater than 1,200 square feet | 4,356 |
| Unit 700 to 1,200 square feet | 3,600 |
| Unit less than 700 square feet | 3,000 |
| Minimum lot width | 65 feet |
| Minimum street/road frontage width | 40 feet |
| Minimum front yard setback | |
| Public street (from centerline) | 50 feet |
| Private road (from centerline) | 30 feet |
| Minimum side and rear yard setback | 5 feet |
| Maximum height | 35 feet |
| Maximum coverage | |
| Building coverage | 35 percent |
| Impervious coverage | 60 percent |
| Maximum floor area ratio | .5 to 1 |
| Residential Density [Maximum] | 15 dwellings/gross acre* |
*Note: Density potentially permitted only if served by an approved clustered wastewater treatment and disposal system.§
(Ord. No. 467, § 4, 8-14-2007; Ord. No. 392, § 4, 2003; Ord. 389, § 4, 2003; Ord. 362, § 5, 2001; Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214, § 2(part), 1992)
17.17.500 - Other provisions.#
A. Site Coverage Modification. On any site having an average slope greater than ten (10) percent, the maximum allowable impervious coverage shall be reduced by the following schedule.§
| Average Slope Greater Than | Maximum Impervious Coverage to be Reduced By |
|---|---|
| 10 percent | 5 percent of lot area |
| 15 percent | 10 percent of lot area |
| 20 percent | 15 percent of lot area |
| 25 percent | 20 percent of lot area |
B. Animals. The keeping of livestock animals other than domestic household pets is prohibited within an "M-F" zoning district.
C. Home Occupations. Refer to Chapter 17.33.
D. Mobile Home Park Standards. Refer to Chapter 17.34.
E. Mobile Home Provisions. Refer to Chapter 17.36.
F. Sign Regulations. Refer to Chapter 17.37.
G. Parking Regulations. Refer to Chapter 17.38.
(Ord. 250 § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214 § 2(part), 1992)