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Title 17 — ZONING

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

Paradise Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Paradise

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 "MF" 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)

Chapter 17.20 - NEIGHBORHOOD-COMMERCIAL (N-C), CENTRAL-BUSINESS (C-B) AND COMMUNITYCOMMERCIAL (C-C) ZONES

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▸Contents — Paradise Zoning Code
Paradise Zoning Code
  1. ▸Title 17 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.01 — SHORT TITLE
    2. Chapter 17.02 — BASIC PROVISIONS
    3. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
    4. Chapter 17.05 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS
    5. Chapter 17.06 — GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
    6. Chapter 17.07 — ZONES
    7. Chapter 17.08 — RESOURCE CONSERVATION (R-C) ZONE
    8. Chapter 17.10 — AGRICULTURAL-10 (AG-10) AND AGRICULTURAL-20 (A…
    9. Chapter 17.11 — AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL (AR) ZONES
    10. Chapter 17.12 — RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONES
    11. Chapter 17.14 — TOWN RESIDENTIAL (TR) ZONES
    12. Chapter 17.17 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (M-F) ZONE
    13. Chapter 17.20 — NEIGHBORHOOD-COMMERCIAL (N-C), CENTRAL-BUSINES…
    14. Chapter 17.23 — INDUSTRIAL-SERVICE (I-S) ZONE
    15. Chapter 17.26 — COMMUNITY-FACILITIES (C-F) COMMUNITY-SERVICES …
    16. Chapter 17.29 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING (P-D) ZONE
    17. Chapter 17.30 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
    18. Chapter 17.31 — CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
    19. Chapter 17.32 — TEMPORARY USE REGULATIONS
    20. Chapter 17.33 — HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
    21. Chapter 17.34 — MOBILE HOME PARK STANDARDS
    22. Chapter 17.35 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
    23. Chapter 17.36 — MOBILE HOME PROVISIONS
    24. Chapter 17.37 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    25. Chapter 17.38 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
    26. Chapter 17.39 — NONCONFORMING USES
    27. Chapter 17.40 — RECYCLING MACHINES AND FACILITIES
    28. Chapter 17.41 — DESIGN STANDARDS AND DESIGN REVIEW
    29. Chapter 17.42 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    30. Chapter 17.44 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/RESIDENTIAL DENS…
    31. Chapter 17.45 — ADMINISTRATION Article I. - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
    32. Article IV — SITE PLAN REVIEW
    33. Article IX — APPLICATION FOR REQUIRED PERMITS

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