5411 Shields Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

Residential Multifamily-Medium Density

The main intent of the residential multifamily - medium density (RMM) zone is to provide housing opportunities in a variety of forms at urban densities of between 10 and 30 units per gross acre. The zone has been established in those areas of the City which predominantly consist of legal lots of record of one acre or more, thus enabling a variety of housing forms as well as the establishment of amenities and infrastructure necessary to serve the development, as compared to multifamily development on smaller properties that may have diminished opportunity to plan for or to establish comprehensive developments.; By requiring densities of between 10 and 30 units per gross acre, the medium density zone also acts as a transition zone between single-family residential zones and more dense multifamily, mixed use, or commercial zones.; The site and building design guidelines contained in this chapter are intended to provide applicants with a general description of the City’s expectations for design that will create a safe and attractive sense of place for the community and residents. Substantial flexibility is provided in order for applicants to identify creative, site-specific steps to address these issues.