Chapter 17.17 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (M-F) ZONE

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)

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 Uses M-F

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.

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

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)

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 Maximum Impervious Coverage Greater Than 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)