Part 7A — R-T(A) SUBDISTRICT A – MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

The purpose of Subdistrict A is to establish standards for medium-density residential uses which promote and protect the residential characteristics of the subdistrict and provide a suitable environment for its residents. To preserve the architectural and historic character of this subdistrict, all new development will be reviewed to ensure high-quality design compatible with surrounding residential uses, in compliance with the Beach Hill Design Guidelines of the Beach and South of Laurel Comprehensive Area Plan.

(Ord. 2022-19 § 13, 2022; Ord. 2000-18 § 4 (part), 2000: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

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1. The following uses may be subject to approval of a design permit per Section 24.08.410 and other requirements of the municipal code (numerical references at the end of these categories reflect the general use classifications listed in the city’s land use codes. Further refinement of uses within these categories can be found in the land use codes, but they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of potential uses):

a. Duplexes. (810)

b. Small and large family daycare homes in residential units.

c. Accessory Uses. Other uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, subject to the provisions of Section 24.12.140, Accessory buildings and structures.

d. Supportive and transitional housing in single-family home or duplex. e. Multiple dwellings, townhouse dwelling groups, and condominiums. (830)

2. Accessory dwelling units subject to the provisions of Chapter 24.16, Part 2, except accessory dwelling units are not subject to approval of a design permit.

3. Junior accessory dwelling units on a parcel with an approved residential use that does not include a building containing two or more units other than accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of Chapter 24.16, Part 2, except junior accessory dwelling units are not subject to approval of a design permit.

4. Community care residential facilities, including foster family homes, within one or more existing dwelling units.

(Ord. 2025-15 § 14, 2025; Ord. 2024-24 § 9, 2025; Ord. 2022-19 § 13, 2022; Ord. 2019-03 § 8, 2019; Ord. 2016-11 § 21, 2016: Ord. 200317 § 6 (part), 2003; Ord. 2003-16 § 6 (part), 2003: Ord. 2000-18 § 4 (part), 2000).

may also require a design permit per Section 24.08.410 and are also subject to all other requirements of the municipal code (numerical references at the end of these categories reflect the general use classifications listed in the city’s land use codes. Further refinement of uses within these categories can be found in the land use codes, but they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of potential uses):

a. Single-family dwellings; (810)

b. Accessory buildings containing plumbing fixtures subject to the provisions of Section 24.12.140;

c. Supportive and transitional housing in multifamily dwellings;

d. Wireless telecommunications facilities, subject to the regulations in Chapter 24.12, Part 15.

2. The following uses are subject to approval of a special use permit and a design permit and other requirements of the municipal code (numerical references at the end of these categories reflect the general use classifications listed in the city’s land use codes. Further refinement of uses within these categories can be found in the land use codes, but they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of potential uses):

a. Bed-and-breakfast inns, subject to the requirements contained in Chapter 24.12, Part 9; (300c)

b. Large community care facilities, not including community care residential facilities;

c. Public and private commercial parking;

d. Public and private noncommercial recreation areas, buildings and facilities such as parks; (710)

e. Public and quasi-public buildings and uses including recreational, educational, religious, cultural or public utility or service nature; but not including corporation yards, storage or repair yards, and warehouses; (500, 510, 530, 540, 570)

f. Retirement homes or centers; (850b)

1. The following uses are subject to approval of an administrative use permit and

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g. Supportive and transitional housing. (Ord. 2025-15 § 15, 2025; Ord. 2022-19 § 13, 2022; Ord. 2019-03 § 9, 2019; Ord. 2016-11 § 22, 2016: Ord. 2005-15 § 4, 2005: Ord. 200317 § 6 (part), 2003; Ord. 2003-16 § 6 (part), 2003: Ord. 2002-25 § 6, 2002: Ord. 2000-18 § 4 (part), 2000: Ord. 96-39 § 7, 1996: Ord. 8860 § 10, 1988; Ord. 88-25 § 5, 1988; Ord. 8566 § 9, 1985: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

Any other use or service establishment determined by the zoning administrator to be of the same general character as the foregoing uses, and which will not impair the present or poten-

tial use of adjacent properties, may be permitted. If the zoning administrator determines that the proposed use is more in character with the conditional uses for this zone, then a use permit shall be required and processed pursuant to Part 1, Chapter 24.08, Use Permits. The decision as to whether the use determination requires an administrative use permit or a special use permit shall be based on the use category that is most similar to the proposed use as determined by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. 2022-19 § 13, 2022; Ord. 2000-18 § 4 (part), 2000: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

2. Setback Requirements.

a. The minimum front yard setback shall be fifteen feet or one foot of setback for each three feet of height, or portion thereof, of a structure, whichever is greater, except that the front yard may be reduced to not less than six feet for a portion not to exceed fifty percent of the building frontage, providing that a total of ten square feet of front yard is provided for each lineal foot of total lot frontage. Such reduction of front yard depth shall not be permitted on a corner lot, within twelve feet of any side street lot line.

b. The minimum rear setback shall be ten feet, or one foot of setback for each three feet of

height, or portion thereof, of structure, whichever is greater.

c. The minimum side yard setback shall be five feet for the first story and one foot of setback for each three feet of height, or portion thereof, of structure, whichever is greater for the second story and above.

d. There shall be no side yard required for townhouses or interior lots except there shall be a minimum side yard setback at the interior end of a townhouse group of five feet or one foot of setback for each three feet of height, or portion thereof, of a structure, whichever is greater.

e. The minimum exterior side yard setback shall be eight feet, or one foot of setback for

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each three feet of height, or portion thereof, of a structure, whichever is greater.

f. Minimum Distance Between Buildings on the Same Lot. Between main buildings, six feet or one foot of setback for each two feet of height of the tallest building, or portion thereof, whichever is greater; between main buildings and one-story accessory buildings, six feet; between accessory buildings, six feet; distance between accessory dwelling units and other buildings shall be consistent with standards set forth in Chapter 24.16, Part 2.

g. For any attached garage or carport fronting on a front or exterior side property line, the setback shall be twenty feet from said property line.

3. Other Requirements. Other regulations which may be applicable to site design in this zone are set forth in General Site Design Standards, Chapter 24.12, Part 2, Chapter 24.16, Part 2, Accessory Dwelling Units, and the Design Guidelines of the Beach and South of Laurel Comprehensive Area Plan.

4. All new development adjacent to a “CON – Neighborhood Conservation District” Overlay Zone shall comply with Section 24.10.4060 standards for new construction on sites abutting overlay district boundaries, to ensure compatibility with the established district.

(Ord. 2024-17 § 16, 2024; Ord. 2022-19 § 13, 2022; Ord. 2016-11 § 23, 2016: Ord. 2015-11 §§ 7, 15, 2015; Ord. 2003-02 § 2, 2004: Ord. 2000-18 § 4 (part), 2000: Ord. 88-41 § 2, 1988; Ord. 88-24 § 5, 1988: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).