Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.111 Resident ial Zones
Section 17C.111.030 Characteristics of Resid
ent ial Zones
Resident ial Agriculture (RA).
The RA zone is a low-intensity resident ial zone that is applied to areas that are designated agriculture on the land use plan map of the comprehensive plan. Uses allowed in this zone include farming, green house farming, single-unit residences and minor structures used for sales of agricultural products produced on the premises.
Resident ial 1 (R1).
The R1 zone is a low-intensity resident ial zone. The zone allows a range of housing choices built at the general scale and height of detached houses. This includes both detached and attached homes and middle housing types.
Resident ial 2 (R2).
The R2 zone is a low-intensity resident ial zone. It allows a range of housing choices built at the general scale and height of detached houses—including both detached and attached homes and middle housing types—but at a slightly larger development intensity than the R1 zone.
Resident ial Multifamily (RMF).
The RMF zone is a medium-intensity resident ial zone. Allowed housing includes larger multi-unit structures while also including a mix of lower intensity middle housing and detached housing. The RMF zone allows higher development intensity as compared to the R2 zone.
Resident ial High Density (RHD).
The RHD is a high-intensity resident ial zone that allows the highest intensity and scale of housing in the resident ial zones. The allowed housing development s including those found in the RMF zone but also including taller and more intense apartment complexes.
Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
ORD C36459 Section 16
