§ 52-16b. R-MF-2 multi-family district regulations.

In an R-MF-2 multi-family district no land shall be used and no building shall be erected for or converted to any use other than:

(a)

Principal uses: The following uses shall be permitted as principal uses:

(1)

Multi-family dwellings.

(2)

Public and nonprofit institutions of an educational, religious or cultural type excluding corrective institutions and hospitals.

(3)

Governmental buildings and uses.

(4)

Public utility uses.

(5)

Garage sales if conducted pursuant and in conformity with all other applicable ordinances of the City of Irving.

(b)

Accessory uses: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses provided that such shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way.

(1)

Private garage.

(2)

Swimming pool, no nearer than seventy-five (75) feet to any principal building used for single-family residence within an R-40, R-15, R-10, R-7.5, R-6 or A district.

(3)

Laundry room for use of tenants.

(4)

Cafe or restaurants for the sole convenience of the occupants of a multi-family dwelling apartment house or the members of a private club and their guests, provided that such accessory use shall not be open to the general public or advertised in any manner.

(5)

Mechanical equipment no nearer than one hundred twenty (120) feet to any principal building used for single-family residence within an R-40, R-15, R-10, R-7.5, R-6 or A district used as a single-family dwelling.

(6)

Garbage storage no nearer than thirty (30) feet to a developed lot in an R-40, R-15, R-10, R-7.5, R-6 or A district used as a single-family dwelling.

(7)

Provisions for the parking of automobiles provided that such provisions within sixty (60) feet of a developed lot in any "R" or "A" district shall be separated from said lot by a blind fence or wall at least six (6) feet high.

(c)

Parking regulations: Off-street parking for multi-family dwellings shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of section 52-59(b)(4)c. of this ordinance.

This required parking shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance and other ordinances of the city. No on-site parking shall be located within a required front yard area.

(d)

Area regulations: The following minimum regulations shall be required:

(1)

Depth of front setback: See section 52-59(b)(4)e.3.

(2)

Depth of rear setback: See section 52-59(b)(4)e.4.

(3)

Width of side setback: See section 52-59(b)(4)e.4.

(4)

Width of lot: Minimum 80 feet

(5)

Depth of lot: Minimum 80 feet

(6)

Maximum density: 18 units per acre

(7)

Minimum separations between buildings: See section 52-59(b)(4)e.5.

(e)

Height and area regulations: The following maximum height and area regulations shall be observed:

(1)

Height of structure: Refer to section 52-42, section 52-59(b)(4)e.2., and section 52-64a(g).

(2)

Lot coverage by buildings: 50 percent

(3)

Lot coverage by buildings, driveways and parking spaces: 70 percent

(Ord. No. 1987, § 1, 8-13-70; Ord. No. 3543, § 4, 10-23-80; Ord. No. 3852, § 11, 4-22-82; Ord. No. 4995, § 7, 7-17-86; Ord. No. 7026, §§ 4—6, 4-22-97)