§ 62-1373. High-density multiple-family residential, RU-2-30.

The RU-2-30 high-density multiple-family residential zoning classification encompasses lands devoted to multiple-family residential development, together with such accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings.

(1)

Permitted uses.

a.

Permitted uses are as follows:

Multiple-family dwellings.

Duplexes.

Resort dwellings.

Single-family attached dwelling units subject to the development and site plan standards set forth in the single-family attached zoning classifications.

Single family dwellings up to the allowable density limitation of the zoning classification. For the purposes of setback and spacing requirements, such single family dwellings shall be considered principal buildings. Additional multiple-family dwellings are permitted on the parcel if all units comply with the density limits.

A restaurant and those commercial uses permitted in the restricted neighborhood commercial zoning classification (BU-1-A) are permitted in this zoning classification in conjunction with and accessory to a multiple-family residential building which has a minimum of 90 residential units. Such permitted restaurant and commercial uses are limited to ten percent of the total floor area and are intended as restaurant and commercial uses to serve residents of the building in which the use is located or other buildings on the same parcel of property. Such permitted restaurant and commercial uses are permitted on the first or ground floor only.

Foster homes.

Parks and public recreational facilities.

b.

Permitted uses with conditions are as follows (see division 5, subdivision II, of this article):

Group homes, levels I and II, subject to the requirements set forth in section 62-1835.9.

Preexisting use.

Power substations, telephone exchanges and transmission facilities.

Temporary living quarters during construction of a residence.

(2)

Accessory buildings or uses. Accessory buildings and uses customary to residential uses are permitted. (Refer to definition cited in section 62-1102 and standards cited in section 62-2100.5).

(3)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:

Boardinghouses and bed and breakfast inns.

Change of nonconforming agricultural use.

Guesthouses or servants' quarters, without kitchen facilities.

Land alteration (over five acres and up to ten acres).

Public or private clubs, including art galleries.

Recreational facilities.

Residential/recreational marina.

Restaurants.

Skateboard ramps.

Substantial expansion of a preexisting use.

Wireless telecommunication facilities and broadcast towers.

(4)

Lot requirements.

a.

Minimum lot size for multifamily structures. An area of not less than 10,000 square feet is required for multifamily structures, having a width of not less than 100 feet and a depth of not less than 100 feet.

b.

Minimum lot size for single-family residence and duplex. An area of not less than 7,500 square feet is required for a single-family residence or duplex, having a depth of not less than 75 feet and a width of not less than 75 feet.

c.

Maximum density. Maximum density is 30 dwelling units per gross acre. For the purpose of computing density allowed, property divided by a public road shall be considered as separate parcels.

(5)

Setbacks, spacing and common open space.

a.

Setbacks for accessory buildings. Accessory buildings shall be located to the rear of the front building line of the principal building or structure closest to the front property line and shall be set back not less than seven and one-half feet from the rear and side lot lines for developed single family sites and not less than ten feet from the side and rear lot lines for developed multiple family sites, but in no case within the setback from a side street. There shall be a minimum spacing of five feet between any other structure on the same site.

b.

Setbacks for principal structures.

1.

The front setback shall be 25 feet.

2.

The rear setback shall be 20 feet.

3.

The side setback shall be not less than seven and one-half [feet] for all single family residences and ten feet for all other structures. On corner lots side setbacks shall be at least 15 feet from the side lot line. If a corner lot is contiguous to a key lot, the setback shall be no less than 25 feet.

c.

Breezeway/visual corridor. All riverfront and oceanfront properties are subject to breezeway/visual corridor regulations enumerated in section 62-2105.

d.

Usable common open space. If the lot, plot, tract or parcel is two acres or more in size, or, regardless of size, if the property will have more than 15 total dwelling units, then 25 percent of the total land area shall be utilized as usable common open space as defined in section 62-1102. At the time of site plan submission, the method of perpetual maintenance of common facilities shall be provided as required in subsection 62-1445(a).

e.

Spacing between principal structures. Principal buildings or structures shall be spaced a minimum of 15 feet from other principal buildings or structures on the same site. Such spacing shall not be covered or connected to the principal structures.

(6)

Minimum floor area. Minimum floor area is as follows:

a.

Single-family dwelling unit: 1,100 square feet.

b.

Duplexes: 1,150 square feet and 575 square feet per unit.

c.

Apartments:

1.

One bedroom: 500 square feet.

2.

Two bedrooms: 750 square feet, plus 100 square feet in each additional bedroom.

3.

Efficiencies: 400 square feet.

(7)

Structural height standards.

a.

Where the property abuts any other land located in the GU, AGR, AU, ARR, REU, RU-1-7, RU-1-9, RU-1-11, RU-1-13, RR-1, EU, EU-1, EU-2, SEU, SR, RVP, TR-1-A, TR-1, TR-2, TR-3, TRC-1, RRMH-1, RRMH-2.5, RRMH-5, EA, PA or GML zoning classification, the maximum height threshold of any structure or building thereon shall be 35 feet.

b.

Where the property abuts any other land located in the RA-2-4, RA-2-6, RA-2-8, RA-2-10, RU-2-4, RU-2-6, RU-2-8, RU-2-10, RU-2-12, RU-2-15, RU-2-30, RP, BU-1-A, BU-1, BU-2, PBP, PIP, IU, IU-1, TU-1, or TU-2 zoning classification, the maximum height threshold of any structure or building thereon shall be 45 feet.

c.

Where any structure or building exceeds 35 feet in height, all conditions enumerated in section 62-2101.5 as applicable shall be fully satisfied.

d.

Structures or buildings may not exceed the maximum height thresholds stated in this subsection unless otherwise permitted by section 62-2101.5.

(8)

Ownership. A multi-family residential development site shall be subject to single ownership or condominium ownership.

(Code 1979, § 14-20.09(C); Ord. No. 95-47, §§ 34, 35, 10-19-95; Ord. No. 95-49, § 18, 10-19-95; Ord. No. 96-16, §§ 37, 38, 3-28-96; Ord. No. 98-08, § 2, 2-10-98; Ord. No. 99-07, §§ 12, 14, 16, 1-28-99; Ord. No. 99-33, § 5, 5-6-99; Ord. No. 2000-02, § 1, 1-11-00; Ord. No. 01-30, § 5, 5-24-01; Ord. No. 2002-49, § 20, 9-17-02; Ord. No. 2003-03, § 20, 1-14-03; Ord. No. 04-29, § 20, 8-5-04; Ord. No. 2004-52, § 17, 12-14-04; Ord. No. 05-27, § 3, 5-19-05; Ord. No. 05-40, § 5, 8-23-05; Ord. No. 2007-59, § 23, 12-6-07; Ord. No. 2014-30, § 2, 10-2-14)