§131.0406 Purpose of the RM (Residential--Multiple Unit) Zones — San Diego Zoning Code

(a) The purpose of the RM zones is to provide for multiple dwelling unit development at varying densities. The RM zones individually accommodate developments with similar densities and characteristics. Each of the RM zones is intended to establish development criteria that consolidates common development regulations, accommodates specific dwelling types, and responds to locational issues regarding adjacent land uses.
(b) The RM zones are differentiated based on the uses allowed and the permitted density as follows:
- (1) The following zones permit lower density multiple dwelling units with some characteristics of single dwelling units :
  - RM-1-1 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 3,000 square feet of lot area
  - RM-1-2 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 2,500 square feet of lot area

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RM-1-3 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 2,000 square feet of lot area
(2) The following zones permit medium density multiple dwelling units :
- RM-2-4 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,750 square feet of lot area
- RM-2-5 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area
- RM-2-6 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,250 square feet of lot area
(3) The following zones permit medium density multiple dwelling units with limited commercial uses:
- RM-3-7 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot area
- RM-3-8 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 800 square feet of lot area
- RM-3-9 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 600 square feet of lot area
(4) The following zones permit urbanized, high density multiple dwelling units with limited commercial uses:
- RM-4-10 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 400 square feet of lot area
- RM-4-11 permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 200 square feet of lot area
(5) RM-5-12 permits visitor accommodations or medium density multiple dwelling units at a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot area.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

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San Diego Municipal Code

Chapter 13: Zones

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