§ 3.8. RM-1 multiple-family residential.

A.

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the RM-1 multiple-family residential district is to provide opportunities for low- to moderate-density residential neighborhoods with buildings on individual lots or for more than one (1) building on one (1) lot. The RM-1 district shall accommodate single-family residences attached dwellings that have common walls, including townhouses; congregate and other cluster developments, as well as multifamily structures ranging from duplexes to apartment buildings.

B.

Permitted uses.

1.

Residential.

a.

All of the permitted uses of R-2 shall apply.

b.

Two-family dwellings, including modular homes.

c.

Multiple-family dwellings.

d.

Large group/community homes (See sections 3.7.E. and 6.5 of this ordinance).

2.

Nonresidential.

a.

All of the permitted uses of R-2 shall apply.

b.

Hotels.

c.

Funeral homes and mortuaries.

d.

Social clubs or lodges.

C.

Conditional uses. Conditional uses are prohibited unless the Town of St. Francisville has processed an application for the use, and the zoning commission has favorably approved such use. For all conditional uses the plan approval process is that as set forth in section 8.1.F, Conditional Uses, regardless of lot size or conditional uses.

D.

Property development standards.

1.

Lot area.

a.

All residential lots shall contain a minimum area five thousand (5,000) square feet per unit.

b.

Large group homes shall contain a minimum area of one (1) acre.

2.

Lot width.

a.

Single-family homes shall have a minimum lot width of fifty (50) feet.

b.

Two-family and multiple-family residential lots shall have a minimum lot width of sixty (60) feet.

3.

Standard yard requirements and development standards.

a.

Front yard setback. All uses shall have a minimum front yard setback of twenty (20) feet. On through lots this minimum front yard shall be provided on both streets.

b.

Side yard. All uses shall have a minimum combined total side yard of ten (10) feet, but in no case shall any building be located closer than five (5) feet from the side property line.

c.

Rear yard. All uses shall have a minimum rear yard depth of twenty (20) percent of the depth of the lot, provided the depth of the required rear yard shall be at least twenty (20) feet and need not exceed fifty (50) feet.

4.

Maximum height limit. No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet above the base flood elevation as established in the current FEMA maps and guidelines, unless outlined in section 6.7 of this ordinance.

5.

Parking requirements. As provided for in section 5.1, Off Street Parking.

E.

Site and structure regulations for group/residential care homes.

1.

To ensure safety and compatibility with surrounding use, site plan approval is required for any board, care and/or community home in this district.

2.

For these uses, no more than six (6) automobiles, vans, trucks, etc., shall be parked outside of a small group home. These must be parked in off-street parking spaces.

3.

All requirements for certification, licensing and monitoring established by the laws of the State of Louisiana, including but not limited to R.S. 40:2151 et seq., relative to board and care homes must be complied with and maintained pursuant to this section.

4.

All requirements for certification, licensing, and monitoring established by the laws of the State of Louisiana, including but not limited to R.S. 28:475 et seq. relative to group homes for handicapped persons must be complied with and maintained pursuant to this section.

TABLE 4: RESIDENTIAL PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES

USE	DISTRICTS				USE STANDARDS
	RLL	RS-1	RS-2	RM-1
RESIDENTIAL USE
Bed and Breakfast	P		P	P	section 6.4
Dwelling, Multifamily				P
Dwelling, Single-Family	P	P	P	P
Dwelling, Two-Family				P
Dwelling, Townhouse			P	P
Group Home, Small	P	P	P	P	section 6.5
Group Home, Large				P	section 6.5
Manufactured Housing
COMMERCIAL USE
Hotel				P
Funeral Home or Mortuary				P
Social Club or Lodge				P
Agricultural Uses	P	P	P	P
Home Occupations	P	P	P	P
INSTITUTIONAL USE
Public Buildings	P	P	P	P
House of Worship ≤ 4,000 sq. ft.	P	P	P	P
OTHER
Public Utilities	P	P	P	P
Accessory Dwelling Unit			P	P	section 5.3.C
OPEN SPACE USES
Community Garden	P	P	P	P
Open Space and Recreational Uses	P	P	P	P

 

P = Permitted
C = Conditional

TABLE 5A: PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS*

* Additional property development standards for lots and structures in the St. Francisville Historic District Overlay are found in section 4.3.F and additional property development standards for lots and structures in the Highway 61 Scenic Corridor Overlay are located in section 4.2.F.

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
RLL	RS-1	RS-2	RM-1
BULK REGULATIONS
3 acres	12,000 sq ft	7,500 sq ft Townhouse : 2,400 sq ft/unit	SF, 2F: 5,000 sq ft MF: 5,000 sq ft/ unit Townhouse : 2,400 sq ft/unit NON-RES: 5,000 sq ft
35 ft	35 ft	35 ft	35 ft
MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS
100 ft	100 ft	75 ft	SF: 50 ft 2F, MF: 60 ft NON-RES: 50 ft
30 ft	30 ft	20 ft	20 ft
10 ft	10 ft	5 ft	5 ft
20 ft	20 ft	10 ft	10 ft
25 ft	25 ft	20% of the lot depth or 20 feet, whichever is less	20% of the lot depth or 15 feet, whichever is less

 

 Public utilities do not have a minimum lot area requirement.

 Not to exceed 2 attached dwellings.

 Not to exceed 4 attached dwellings.

 No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet above the base flood elevation as established in the current FEMA maps and guidelines, unless outlined in section 6.7 of this ordinance.

 Additional bufferyards may be required for new development located adjacent to a different zoning district per section 5.2.F.

 On through lots the minimum front yard shall be provided on both streets.

TABLE 5B: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - MINIMUM HISTORIC DISTRICT STANDARDS FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL LOTS

BULK AND YARD REGULATIONS	DISTRICTS
	RS-2	RM-1, BMX	CTC
BULK REGULATIONS
Minimum Lot Area	RES: 5,000 sq ft Townhouse : 2,400 sq ft	SF, 2F: 3,500 sq ft/unit MF: 3,500 sq ft/unit 2,400 sq ft townhouse	SF, 2F: 3,500 sq ft/unit MF: 3,500 sq ft/unit 2,400 sq ft townhouse
Maximum Building Height	35 ft	35 ft	35 ft
MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS
Lot Width	SF: 50 ft 2F, MF: 60 ft NON-RES: 50 ft	SF: 50 ft 2F, MF: 60 ft NON-RES: 50 ft	SF: 50 ft 2F, MF: 60 ft NON-RES: 50 ft
Front Yard	15 ft	15 ft	N/A
Minimum InteriorSide Yard	3 ft	3 ft	3 ft
Total Side Yard	6 ft	6 ft	6 ft
Minimum Rear Yard	20 % of the lot depth or 15 feet, whichever is less	20% of the lot depth or 15 feet, whichever is less	20% of the lot depth or 15 feet, whichever is less

 

 Not to exceed 2 attached dwellings.

 Not to exceed 4 attached dwellings.

 No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet above the base flood elevation as established in the current FEMA maps and guidelines, unless outlined in section 6.7 of this ordinance.

 On through lots the minimum front yard shall be provided on both streets.

Note: This only applies to existing lots in the historic district. Any new lots created in the town of St. Francisville would have to meet the minimum standards in Table 5A and Table 5C.

(Ord. No. 2014-1, 3-25-14)