§ 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A.

Residential zoning districts.

1.

RS-4.4 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached residences and accessory uses. The RS-4.4 district has a maximum density of four and four-tenths (4.4) dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential low category of the city's comprehensive plan.

2.

a.

RS-8 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached residences and accessory uses. The RS-8 district has a maximum density of eight dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential low-medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.

b.

RS-8A district is intended to preserve the existing character and integrity of RS-8 neighborhoods by reducing the potential for increased bulk, height and mass of single family detached residences which is permitted in an RS-8 zoning district. Further restriction on bulk, height and mass will promote the preservation of existing tree canopy and provide for additional landscaping.

3.

RD-15 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached dwellings and for duplex units or two family residences where two units are either attached or semi-attached. The RD-15 district permits single family dwelling units including zero lot line dwellings and cluster dwellings designed in a manner that is compatible and complementary to the surrounding area. This provides for a more efficient use of land resources by allowing for a modification of yards to provide for innovative site design and open space on lots which, because of their size and/or configuration, could not be efficiently used otherwise. The RD-15 district has a maximum density of15 dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.

4.

RC-15 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached and attached residences and accessory uses. The RC-15 district is also intended to provide for a variety of one family residences, such as zero lot line dwellings, townhouses, and the clustering of dwellings, in a manner which provides for a more efficient use of land resources by allowing for a modification of yards, providing for innovative site design and open space on lots which, because of their size and/or configuration, could not be efficiently used otherwise. The RC-15 district has a maximum density of15 dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.

5.

RDs-15, RCs-15, RMs-15 are zoning districts intended to limit new residential development to single family detached residences. Duplex, townhouse and multifamily uses that exist and are located on property that was zoned RD-15, RC-15 or RM-15 on April 21, 1998, can be redeveloped as duplex, townhouse or multifamily uses, subject to the provisions provided in Section 47-18.39.

6.

RM-15 district is intended to provide areas in the city for single family residences and low-rise multifamily residences in a manner which ensures, to the greatest extent possible, compatibility with adjacent development and existing residential neighborhoods. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high and high density multifamily housing to single family neighborhoods, and shall be limited to locations on or within reasonable proximity to arterial or collector streets or generally near community facilities, office or commercial development. The RM-15 district has a maximum density of15 dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.

7.

RML-25 district is intended for single family residences and low-rise multifamily residences and hotel/motels in a manner which ensures, to the greatest extent possible, compatibility with adjacent development and existing residential neighborhoods. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from high density multifamily housing and hotel development to single family neighborhoods, and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or near community facilities, office or commercial development. The RML-25 district has a maximum density of 25 dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of 30 hotel/motel rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan.

8.

RMM-25 district is intended for mid-rise multifamily residences and tourist accommodations. The RMM-25 district has a maximum density of 25 dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of 30 hotel/motel or nursing home rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high density multifamily housing and hotel development to single family and midrise multifamily residential neighborhoods and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or adjacent or near to commercial shopping and office facilities or services.

9.

RMH-25 district is intended for high-rise multifamily residences and tourist accommodations. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high density multifamily housing and hotel development and single family and low to midrise multifamily residential neighborhoods and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or adjacent or near to commercial shopping and office facilities or services. The RMH-25 district has a maximum density of 25 dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of 30 hotel/motel or nursing home rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan.

10.

RMH-60 district is intended for high-rise, high density multifamily residences and hotels. The RMH-60 district has a maximum density of 60 dwelling units per net acre and one hundred twenty (120) hotel/motel rooms per net acre, and eighty-seven (87) nursing home rooms per net acre which is consistent with the residential high category of the city's comprehensive plan.

11.

MHP district is intended for the establishment of residential mobile home parks which are or will be convenient to major traffic arterials. Mobile home parks may be located in areas of the city that are west of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, at a maximum density of 25 dwelling units per net acre, consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan.

B.

Residential office zoning districts.

1.

RO - Residential Office District: See Section 47-5.60.

2.

ROA - Limited Residential Office District: See Section 47-5.60.

3.

ROC - Planned Residential Office Districts: See Section 47-5.60.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.2), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-27, § 2, 5-4-99; Ord. No. C-08-05, § 1, 2-5-08)