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December, 2023 Millcreek Together Code Update I Residential Mix Zone (RM) V5 1 Residential Mixed (RM) Zone Key Changes General Updates: • Millcreek’s existing RM zone is intended for medium to high density development but has many commercial uses mixed in, so a slight change to the name of zone has been made to reflect the mix of some uses in the district. • Organization adjusted to group site standards, building massing standards, and materials standards accordingly. Use Updates: • Two, three, and four-household dwellings are permitted uses. • Multiple-household developments with fewer than 6 units and are under 32' in height are a permitted use. If over 32’ (up to 45’) the use is conditional. • Uses have been revised to clarify which commercial uses are allowed in tandem with mixed use. • Requires mixed uses for street frontages within 500’ of major intersections. Permits limited commercial uses such as restaurant, retail, and personal services in conjunction with mixed use. Development Standards Updates: • Affordable housing qualifies for a 25% reduction in minimum lot size • Maximum building length standards and a street facing units requirement have been added • Roof decks facing residential zones are prohibited within 100’ of property lines, however terraces located on building stepbacks are permitted. • Location and screening criteria for dumpsters and utilities. • Recreational amenity requirements have been revised to reflect more current features and clarify standards for amenities • Revised site standards to require buildings oriented toward and accessed from the street • Requires ground floor living space for residential uses to activate ground levels. Changes since the previous draft: • Revised permitted height to 32’ from 30’ to align with what is permitted in most R-1 zones. • Clarified opaque railing requirements for balconies apply to a 50% coverage • Removed utility placement requirement (will be moved to engineering sections) • Revised façade articulation to include an option for pitched roofs and remove option for trellises. •