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ARG-M zoning: Residential General, Multi-family (RG-M) (Atlantic Beach)

Multi-family residential · AB LDR §24-108 · Verified against the code text

Medium- to high-density multi-family district. Lot area per unit depends on the comp-plan density category.

What's allowed in ARG-M

UseStatusWhat that means
Single-family homeAllowedlisted as a permitted use
Duplex / two-familyAllowedlisted as a permitted use
TownhouseAllowedlisted as a permitted use
Multi-family (3+ units)Allowedlisted as a permitted use
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)Limitedallowed only in a restricted form (original-use only, upper floors only, specific lot types); see notes

Lot and building standards

StandardValueCode section
Minimum lot area (first units)—
Units covered by that minimum—
Lot area per additional unit—
Maximum density—
Minimum lot width40 ft
Maximum height35 ft
Maximum lot coverage45%

Unit potential

ARG-M doesn't set a numeric lot-area-per-unit or density rule in the base code, so unit counts are set case by case (for PUDs, by the individual ordinance).

Notes from the code

§24-108(b): single-family, duplex, townhouses and multi-family, all subject to density limits. Minimum lot area per du by FLUM category (§24-108(d)(1)): low 7,260; medium 3,112; high 2,178 sq ft/du. Width 40 ft, depth 100 ft. Impervious 45%. Height 35 ft. Multi-family side yards 15 ft. Citywide 35-ft height cap (§24-91(a)). Garage apartments (one per lot) are permitted only on double-frontage lots at least 50 ft wide in a residential district; max 25 ft tall and 75% of principal GFA; no rentals under 90 days (§24-151(j)). Guest houses may not be rented or have kitchens (§24-151(i)).

Compiled from the official code text (AB LDR §24-108). Zoning changes by ordinance and parcels can be rezoned — confirm on the official zoning map and with Atlantic Beach planning staff before you rely on it. Not legal advice.

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