Multi-unit Residential (RM). The RM, Multi-unit Residential Zone identifies those lands which are most capable of supporting the highest density of development within the County, based on topography, infrastructure, and circulation availabilities and constraints, as well as proximity to employment centers, public facilities, recreation, and shopping. It is applied to regulate and promote the development of multi-unit dwellings, including apartments, condominiums, and townhouses, while ensuring compatibility with surrounding lower density residential neighborhoods. Detached or attached residential dwellings are allowed in accordance with the standards set forth in this Chapter, and providing the minimum density of at least 5 dwelling units per acre is met.. This zone is utilized in Community Regions and Rural Centers to meet affordable housing goals identified in the Housing Element of the General Plan. Mobile home and manufactured home land lease development shall also be allowed within this zone (see GP Policy 2.2.1.2). This zone is applicable to lands designated as Multi-Family Residential (MFR) in the General Plan.
Multi-unit Residential (RM). The RM, Multi-unit Residential Zone is intended to identify those lands which are most capable of supporting the highest density of development within the County, based on t opography, infrastructure, and circulation availabilities and constraints, as well as proximity to employment centers, public facilities, recreation, and shopping. It is further intended to regulate and promote the development of multi-unit dwellings, including apartments, condominiums, and townhouses, while ensuring compatibility with adjacent lower density residential neighborhoods. Detached residential dwellings are also considered an appropriate type of development under an approved development plan providing the minimum density standards of this Chapter are met. It is further intended that this zone be utilized in Community Regions and Rural Centers to meet affordable housing goals identified in the Housing Element of the General Plan. Mobile home and manufactured home land lease development shall also be permitted within this zone (see GP Policy 2.2.1.2). * Optional Analysis for Mixed Use Development in Multi-unit Residential zones may result in amendments to this Section upon approval of General Plan Amendments and approval of Standards (Master Plans) as exampled in Legistar Item 11-0356 7F.246-251/410.
