§ 16.32.030. Residential densities for residential districts.

A.

For all single-family residential units within a residential zoning district, each dwelling unit counts as one density unit. For multifamily dwellings within a residential zoning district, a one-bedroom or studio is equal to 0.5 unit and a two-bedroom and above is equal to one unit. Rounding up to the next whole number is not applicable when calculating density, except in the multifamily (MF) zoning district. For calculating allowable density in the MF district, all remainders of fifty-one (51) percent or greater shall be rounded to the next higher whole number. Density in mixed use districts are defined in Section 16.36.030(C)(2).

B.

The ultimate density allowed in any residential district shall be determined through the residential land division and land use permit and approval review process and public hearings as described in Chapters 16.12, 16.16 and 16.20 of this title. The planning commission and city council shall have the authority to reasonably condition any residential development to ensure proper transition and compatibility to adjacent residential developments, existing or proposed.

(Ord. 584 § 3, Exh. B (part), 2007: prior code § 9-06.030)

(Ord. No. 630, § 3, 2-22-2011)