Fort Smith |
Code of Ordinances |
FORT SMITH MUNICIPAL CODE |
Chapter 27. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE |
Article 27-400. ZONING DISTRICTS |
Division II. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS |
§ 27-412. Residential multifamily low density (RM-2).
A.
Purpose. To provide low-to-medium density detached and attached single-family homes and duplexes in areas characterized by similar development. The RM-2 zone is appropriate for suburban areas within the residential attached, commercial neighborhood, general commercial, mixed use residential, and mixed use employment classification of the master land use plan, and may serve as a transition or buffer zone between single-family development and higher density multifamily or commercial land uses.
B.
Land uses. Permitted, conditional and accessory uses in the RM-2 zoning district are identified on the land use matrix, article 27-400, appendix A. Specific land uses not identified on the matrix are subject to classification pursuant to section 27-336. With the exception of multifamily developments, no more than one (1) principal structure may be erected on each defined lot.
C.
Area and bulk regulations.
Density/
Min. Lot SizeMin. Lot
Width at
Bldg. LineMax Lot
CoverageMinimum
Street
FrontageMax Height 10 du per acre/10,500 s.f. 75 feet 60% 20 feet 35 feet (See 27-404(D)) Setbacks Front Side Street Side/
CornerSide/Rear
Adjacent to RS
district/developmentRear 30 feet 7.5 feet 15 feet 30 feet 10 feet 1.
Minimum building separation shall be ten (10) feet.
(Ord. No. 16-12, § 2, 2-21-12)