The R-3 District is intended and designed for certain medium-density residential areas of the City now developed with one-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings, and for areas where similar residential development seems likely to occur.
1. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the following uses of structures or land shall be permitted in the R-3 District:
A. Any use permitted in the R-2 District.
B. Multiple dwellings including row dwellings consisting of not more than six units in a continuous row, and condominium dwellings.
C. Apartment hotels, provided that not more than thirty percent of all dwelling units may be used for transient occupancy.
D. Boardinghouses and rooming houses.
E. Institutions of a religious, educational, or philanthropic nature, including libraries.
F. College and universities, both public and private, including administrative buildings, classrooms, dormitories, athletic facilities, and similarly related structures, but excluding commercial trade schools and business colleges.
G. Nursing, convalescent and retirement homes.
H. College fraternities and sororities if recognized by the local college or university.
I. Private clubs, lodges or veterans organizations, excepting those holding a beer permit or liquor license.
2. Permitted Accessory Uses. Permitted accessory uses in the R-3 District are as follows:
A. Accessory uses permitted in and as limited in the R-2 District.
B. Beauty parlors and barbershops when conducted solely by resident occupants in their bona fide and primary residence, provided that not more than twenty-five percent of one floor shall be used for such purpose.
A. Lot Area:
One-family detached dwelling – 8,000 square feet
One-family attached dwelling – 5,000 square feet
Two-family dwelling – 10,000 square feet
Multiple-family dwelling or other permitted use containing three dwelling units – 12,500 square feet, and an additional 1,500 square feet for each dwelling unit thereafter.
B. Lot Width:
One-family detached dwelling – 65 feet
One-family attached dwelling – 40 feet
Two-family dwelling – 75 feet
Multiple-family dwelling and other permitted uses – 100 feet
Row dwelling – 85 feet minimum for up to three units, and 25 feet for each additional unit.
C. Front Yard:
Residential – 30 feet
Churches and schools – 35 feet
D. Side Yards:
One- and two-family dwelling units:
One story:
Total side yard – 15 feet
Minimum on one side – 7 feet
Minimum for an attached dwelling open side yard – 7 feet
More than one story:
Total side yard – 17 feet
Minimum on one side – 8 feet
Minimum for an attached dwelling open side yard – 8 feet
Multiple-family dwelling units:
One story:
Total side yard – 20 feet;
Minimum on one side – 8 feet;
More than one story and less than three stories:
Total side yard – 22 feet;
Minimum on one side – 9 feet;
Three stories and more up to 45 feet
Total side yard – 24 feet;
Minimum on one side – 10 feet;
Structures above 45 feet - See height regulations (paragraph F of this subsection).
Churches and schools: 35 feet on each side
E. Rear Yard: 35 feet plus one foot for each foot of building above 35 feet.
F. Maximum Height:
Principal building – 45 feet; except that for each foot that the building or a portion of it is set back beyond the required front, side and rear yards, one foot may be added to the height limit of such building or portion thereof. No building, however, shall exceed 125 feet.
Garage – 14 feet
Accessory building, other than garage – 12 feet.
G. Maximum Number of Stories:
Principal building – no limitation
Accessory building – one story
4. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 194.01 of this Zoning Ordinance.