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Chapter 18.45 RM-6 RESIDENTIAL ZONE
RM-6 RESIDENTIAL ZONE
18.45.020 Permitted uses.
18.45.030 Conditional uses.
18.45.040 Permitted accessory uses.
18.45.050 Area requirements.
18.45.060 Private yard requirements.
18.45.070 Frontage requirements.
18.45.080 Setback requirements.
18.45.090 Square footage of dwelling units.
18.45.100 Building height.
18.45.110 Development standards.
18.45.120 Parking and access.
18.45.130 Trash storage.
18.45.140 Vehicle storage.
18.45.150 Standards for open space.
18.45.160 Fencing.
18.45.170 Swimming pools.
18.45.180 Individual dwelling lot standards.
To provide areas of medium residential density with the opportunity for varied housing styles and neighborhood character, with a maximum density of six dwelling units per gross acre. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-005.]
(1) Condos or townhomes (attached or detached) as part of a residential planned development.
(2) Single-family units.
(4) Household pets (two maximum). [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-010.]
(1) Golf course (public or private) as part of a planned development.
(3) Other compatible uses, not elsewhere specified, approved by the city council after recommendation by the planning commission. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-015.]
(1) Accessory Buildings. Detached garages, sheds, and any building on a foundation with a maximum one story or 15 feet in height.
(2) Recreation Facilities. Basketball and tennis courts, other sports facilities, gazebos and pavilions, and pools and jacuzzis, subject to this chapter.
(3) Community Facilities. Club houses, common meeting rooms, pool houses, etc., subject to the same setback, height requirements, and architectural standards of this chapter as apply to dwelling units. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-020.]
(1) Parcel Size. Each application pursuant to this chapter shall be for a site of not less than one and a half acres and not more than 15 acres. The city council may approve zoning and development under the RM-6 zone on parcels of at least one-half acre where such parcels have frontage onto a major street and where such use is in compliance with the Riverton City general plan and with the surrounding properties. For purposes of this section, “major streets” shall be defined as Redwood Road, 12600 South, 13400 South, 3600 West, 2700 West, or 1300 West.
(2) Percent Open Space. Each HOA managed development in the RM-6 zone shall have a minimum of 30 percent of the site reserved for common open space. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 17-09 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 14-13 § 1; Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-025.]
A minimum of 500 square feet of private yard space per unit shall be required in the RM-6 zone. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-030.]
No more than six units per 200 feet of frontage shall be allowed. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-035.]
(2) Side Yard Setback. All buildings shall have a setback of 10 feet from property line. Where a side yard is located contiguous with a public street the side yard setback shall not be less than 25 feet. Where a side yard is adjacent to a property line shared with an incompatible zone (single-family residential, commercial, or as determined by the planning commission and city council), the side yard setback shall be 25 feet, with an additional one foot of setback for every foot in building height over 25 feet. Detached units sharing a common driveway may have a setback of 10 feet between buildings.
(3) Rear Yard Setback. All buildings shall have a rear setback of 25 feet from any property line, or from another building should the rear setback be internal to a project. The setback may include both private yard and common open space. Where a rear yard is adjacent to a property line shared with an incompatible zone (single-family residential, commercial, or as determined by the planning commission and city council), the rear yard setback shall be 25 feet, with an additional one foot of setback for every foot in building height over 25 feet.
(4) Parking areas shall have a setback of 10 feet from any property line. Adjacent to a single-family residential zone, a minimum of seven feet depth of landscaping shall be installed along that property line.
(5) Accessory Buildings and Uses.
(a) There shall be a five-foot minimum setback from the side and rear property lines to the foundation. If the accessory building is located within 20 feet of a dwelling or main building on an adjoining lot, it shall be constructed of fire-resistant materials that provide a one-hour or greater fire rating.
(b) Accessory buildings shall be set at least 15 feet back of the front plane of the home and a minimum of 10 feet from any dwelling unit.
(d) Accessory buildings shall be of quality design and workmanship to match the integrity and materials of the homes. Similar and/or complementary materials to those on the main structure shall be used on the accessory structure. Exterior materials may not include metal, particle board, plywood or other similar materials. [Ord. 18-30 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 17-09 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-040.]
A minimum of 1,200 square feet main level living area, exclusive of garage or basement area, shall be required for all dwelling units, whether attached or detached. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-045.]
The maximum height for all buildings and structures in RM-6 zone shall be no more than 35 feet or two and one-half stories. Accessory buildings shall be a maximum of 20 feet in height. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-050.]
(1) Exterior Materials. Brick, tile, stone, or fiber-cement siding is required on the front exterior walls of all residential buildings and the street side(s) of a corner lot and units with facades adjacent to a street. The minimum required amount of brick, tile, stone, fiber-cement siding, or combination thereof (measured in square feet) is 20 percent of the facade on which it is required. Vinyl, aluminum, or other metal siding products are not permitted.
(2) Attached Units. Dwelling units may be clustered in common wall construction. Such units may have no more than two walls in common with other dwelling units, not including units situated above other dwelling units. Such developments shall be limited to a maximum of three attached units. [Ord. 18-30 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-055.]
The following requirements shall be followed when planning parking for multifamily or condominium projects:
(3) Restrictions of Driveways on Arterial and Collector Streets. No residential units in the RM-6 zone may front or access directly onto an arterial or collector street as defined by the city engineer.
(4) Minimum Number of Parking Spaces. Each unit, attached or detached, shall include an enclosed garage of sufficient size for two cars. In addition, each unit shall have a minimum of two off-street parking spaces. Driveways on individual units may be counted as an off-street parking space only if there is a minimum driveway depth of 20 feet from back of sidewalk.
(5) Internal Roadways. Internal roadways shall include a minimum of 28 feet measured face of curb to face of curb, with high-backed curbs required. Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of the roadway, but may be installed in an easement if the roadway is privately maintained. Park strips along the roadways are not required, but may be counted towards the common open space requirement if commonly maintained. All paved surfaces shall meet minimum standards of construction as specified in the Riverton City Standards and Specifications Manual. Internal roadways may be publicly or privately owned and maintained, as determined by the city council. Publicly owned and maintained rights-of-way may not be included in the area used for density calculations.
(6) Other Requirements. Parking in the RM-6 zone shall follow all other applicable parking regulations as listed in Chapter 18.145 RCC. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-060.]
No trash receptacles shall be stored in an open area. All such receptacles must be screened from public streets and adjacent properties with a solid decorative masonry enclosure with solid gating, or must be stored within an enclosed building. Storage of commercial goods or materials is expressly prohibited. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-065.]
(1) RV Storage. Common recreational vehicle storage areas or within common parking areas are prohibited in the RM-6 zone. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-070.]
(1) Grading. All areas shall be properly graded to cause no drainage problems to adjacent homes or other uses.
(3) Trees. All areas shall have a minimum number of both deciduous and evergreen trees to provide for shade and to provide visual relief and a source of rural atmosphere. The following shall be required:
(b) Irrigation. All areas shall be watered by an installed irrigation system.
(4) Landscaping Quality. All landscaping shall be of sufficient quality, durability and survivability. Landscaping and open spaces shall be watered by a pressurized irrigation system installed to meet the watering needs of all flora.
(5) Amenities. Amenities such as club houses, swimming pools, tot lots, and other play equipment may be included in the open space requirement, provided they are commonly owned and maintained. Structural amenities such as a club house shall be consistent with the standards of this chapter and shall be approved as part of the site plan approval process for the development. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); amended during 2011 recodification; Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-075.]
(1) Collector Street Fencing. All residential subdivisions that have properties adjacent to or abutting onto a collector or arterial residential street shall have decorative fencing, in compliance with Chapter 18.155 RCC.
(2) Incompatible Land Uses. All properties adjacent to or abutting a single-family residential or commercial zone shall install fencing compliant with RCC 18.155.080.
(4) Corner Lots. No wall, fence, opaque hedge, or screening material in excess of two feet shall be placed on any corner lot within a triangular area formed by the street property lines and a line connecting them at points equal to the required setback lines. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 15-02 § 1 (Exh. A); amended during 2011 recodification; Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-080.]
Any private swimming pool not completely enclosed within a building having solid walls shall be set back at least five feet from all property lines, and any public swimming pool not completely enclosed within a building having solid walls shall be set back at least 10 feet from all property lines. Any swimming pool shall be completely surrounded by a nonaccessible wall or fence having a height of at least six feet in which there shall be no openings larger than 36 square inches except for gates which shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices, with latches placed a minimum of four feet above finished grade of the fence. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-08 § 1. Code 1997 § 12-250-085.]
(12) Shared Driveway Clusters. Where two or more units are clustered on a common shared driveway, the units shall be considered multifamily structures and this section shall not apply, regardless of whether the units are detached. All other applicable standards and requirements of this chapter shall apply. [Ord. 18-21 § 1 (Exh. A).]