§ 16.32.020. Residential districts.

A.

Residential Estate (RE) District. The RE district is intended to permit single-family residential development on estate size lots commensurate with the rural character and lifestyle of adjoining county developments. This district is intended as an area for development of low density, large lot, single-family detached residential dwelling units at a maximum density of one dwelling unit per 2.5 gross acres.

B.

Residential Hillside (RH) District. The primary purpose of the RH district is to provide for and protect rural atmosphere and lifestyles, as well as to provide for protection of existing hillside areas in accordance with general plan policies. This district is intended as an area for development of low density, large lot, single-family detached and small lot single-family detached residential dwelling units at a maximum density of one dwelling unit per 1.5 gross acres. Cluster development is encouraged in order to protect the environment. Other uses may be considered through a planned unit development or similar mechanism.

C.

Rural Residential (RR) District. The primary purpose of the RR district is to provide for and protect rural atmosphere and lifestyles. This district is intended as an area for development of low density, large lot residential dwelling units at a maximum density of one dwelling unit per one gross acre.

D.

Residential Suburban (RS) District. The primary purpose of the RS district is to provide a transition between rural and urban density development areas, and to provide for a suburban lifestyle on residential lots larger than those commonly found in suburban subdivisions. This district is intended as an area for development of moderate sized lot, single-family detached residential dwelling units at a maximum allowable density of 2.5 dwelling units per gross acre.

E.

Single-Family Residential (SF) District. The primary purpose of the SF district is to provide for residential development on common sized suburban lots. This district is intended as an area for development of single-family detached residential, small lot single-family detached residential at a maximum allowable density of 4.5 dwelling units per gross acre.

F.

Village Residential (VR) District. The primary purpose of the VR district is to provide for residential uses while preserving the character of those areas which are historic or close to historic structures. More particularly, the village residential district is intended to protect historical resources which add interest, identity and variety to older neighborhoods, contributing to the area's quality of life by providing a visual focus on the city's rural heritage. The district is intended as an area for the preservation and development of single-family detached homes at a maximum allowable density of 4.5 dwelling units per gross acre.

G.

Condominium/Townhouse (MF) District. The primary purpose of the MF district is to provide for a variety of residential uses, encourage diversity in housing types with enhanced amenities (common open space and recreation areas), or provide transitions between higher intensity and lower intensity uses. This district is intended as an area for development of small lot single-family detached, single-family attached, and multifamily attached residential dwelling units, planned unit developments, condominiums, and certain senior housing types, at a maximum allowable density of nine dwelling units per gross acre.

H.

Multifamily Apartment (MFA) District. The primary purpose of the MFA district is to provide a broadened range of housing types for those not desiring detached dwellings on individual parcels, and with open space and recreational amenities not generally associated with typical suburban subdivisions. This district is intended as an area for development of single-family attached and multifamily attached residential dwelling units, and certain senior housing types at a maximum allowable density of fourteen (14) dwelling units per gross acre.

I.

Multifamily Very High Density (MFVH) District. The purpose of the MFVH district is to provide suitable locations for the provision of very high density multifamily housing including housing for senior and handicapped citizens, independent living, congregate care, assisted living, and convalescent living arrangements. Senior housing developments within the MFVH district may be age-restricted to senior citizens (for nonhandicapped households) to the extent permitted by state law. The maximum allowable density, shall be twenty-five (25) dwelling units per gross acre.

J.

Mobilehome Park (MHP) District. The purpose of the MHP district is to provide suitable locations for the development of mobilehome parks and subdivisions as a means of providing a range of housing types as called for in the general plan housing element. The maximum allowable density shall be twelve (12) dwelling units per gross acre.

(Ord. 584 § 3, Exh. B (part), 2007: Ord. 531 § 2, 2002; prior code § 9-06.020)