Article 201 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
7.5 units per net acre.
Porterville Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Porterville
This district also allows for limited uses such as day care homes, parks, and religious facilities that are appropriate
in a low density residential environment.
RM-1 Low-Medium Density Residential. To accommodate low-medium densities and more varied forms of residential development, including small-lot single-family homes, detached zero lot line developments, duplexes, townhouses, and garden apartments with a maximum residential density of 11.3 units per net acre This district also allows for limited uses such as day care homes, parks, schools
and religious facilities that are appropriate in a low-medium density residential environment. This district provides for a transition from lower-density residential neighborhoods to medium-density multi-family areas.
RM-2 Medium Density Residential. To accommodate a variety of housing types, such as small-lot single-family homes, detached zero lot line developments, duplexes, townhouses, and garden apartments with a maximum residential density of 15.0 units per net acre. This district is intended to be located closer to community and retail services, mixed use areas, parks, and areas where greater access can be provided. In addition to residential uses, this district allows for a variety of public and semi-public uses such as cultural institutions and religious facilities that are appropriate in a medium-density residential environment. This district provides for a transition from lower- density residential neighborhoods to higher-density multi-family development and commercial areas.
RM-3 High Density Residential. This classification is intended to accommodate attached homes, two- to four-plexes, and apartment buildings with a maximum residential density 30.5 units per net acre. This district allows for a variety of public and semi-public uses such as clubs and lodges, cultural institutions, and religious facilities that are appropriate in a high-density residential environment. (Ord. 1866, 11-19-2019; amd. Ord. 1917, 10-7-2025)
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