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The following standards are established to regulate the design and development of buildings in an R-3 District.
(a) Setback from Rights-of-Way. The setback of a principal building from a street right-of-way shall not be less than the distance set forth in Schedule 1264.05(e).
(b) Setback from Project Boundary. The setback of a principal building from any project boundary that is not an existing public right-of-way shall not be less than the distance set forth in Schedule 1264.05(e).
(c) Building Spacing. The minimum distance between buildings on the same site shall not be less than the distance set forth in Schedule 1264.05(e). The following definitions shall apply to terms used in this section:
(1) “Main wall.” The outside walls of a building which contain the primary windows of any living, family or dining room.
(2) “End wall.” Any outside wall not considered to be a main wall of a building. End walls may be blank or contain windows not considered to be primary windows.
(d) Building Height. No building or structure in an R-3 District shall exceed the maximum height set forth in Schedule 1264.05(e).
Schedule 1264.05(e) MINIMUM SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | |
R-3 District | |
(1) Minimum Building Setback: | |
A. From existing public street right-of-way | 75 feet(a) |
B. From interior street right-of-way | 30 feet |
C. From project boundary line adjacent to an R-3 or nonresidential district | 30 feet |
D. From project boundary line adjacent to an R-1 or R-2 District | 30 feet(b) |
(2) Minimum distance between principal buildings: | |
A. Between face of main wall and face of main wall | 50 feet |
B. Between face of main wall and end wall | 40 feet |
C. Between end wall and end wall | 30 feet |
(3) Maximum building height: | |
A. Principal building | 40 feet |
B. Accessory building | 15 feet(c) |
(a) Where a lot fronts on an arterial or collector street, as defined in Chapter 1246, front setbacks shall not be less than 115 feet from the road centerline for collector streets and 125 feet from the road centerline for arterial streets. (b) Or equal to the length of the building wall facing the R-1 or R-2 District, whichever is greater. (c) Or the height of the dwelling unit, whichever is greater. | |
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)
Dwelling units identified in Section 1264.03(a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(3) shall be erected, altered, moved, maintained, modernized or occupied so as to provide and maintain the minimum dwelling unit requirements set forth in this section. In computing the floor area, areas devoted to hallways, basements, elevators, terraces, open porches, decks, uncovered steps, and/or garages shall not be included.
(a) Ground floor entrance. All individual dwelling units will have a ground floor living space with a separate ground floor entrance.
(1) One-story building. The minimum total floor area required per unit shall be 1,400 square feet.
(2) Multi-story building. The minimum total floor area required per unit shall be 1,400 square feet. The minimum first floor area per unit shall be 1,000 square feet.
(b) Attached covered garage. All individual dwelling units will have an attached, covered garage.
(1) All three bedroom apartments will have a two-car attached garage.
(2) Fifty percent of two-bedroom apartments will have a two-car attached garage.
(3) Fifty percent of two-bedroom apartments will have, at a minimum, a one- car attached garage.
(4) All one-bedroom apartments will have a one-car attached garage.
(c) Special provisions. Ten percent of the designated project may be developed as follows:
(1) Efficiency units must have minimum total floor area required of 600 square feet.
(2) One-bedroom units must have minimum total floor area of 800 square feet, plus 200 square feet for each additional bedroom.
(3) One enclosed garage per living unit is required as per Section 1292.04(a)(3).
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 37-03. Passed 4-14-03; Ord. 88-18. Passed 12-10-18.)
(a) Maximum Number of Attached Units. No more than six dwelling units shall be attached in sequence.
(b) Building Wall Length. No wall in a sequence of attached units shall exceed 50 feet in an unbroken plane without an offset of at least ten feet.
(c) Roofline. The roofline shall reflect the required offset described in division (b) of this section.
(d) Private Land. In the planning of attached single-family dwellings in a variety of groups or clusters, land should be provided for the private outdoor use of the occupants at locations such as the entrances, sides and/or rear of buildings.
(e) Common Land. Where a development area contains common land, such land should be readily accessible and of such condition, size and shape as to be usable for recreation, natural and landscaped areas. All common area shall be prohibited from further subdivision or development by deed restriction or other agreement in a form acceptable to the Law Director and duly recorded in the office of the County Recorder.
(f) Pedestrian Paths. Concrete walks having a minimum width of five feet shall be provided from parking areas to building entries, and to all accessory buildings, public streets and common areas. Such walks shall be illuminated to a minimum of one foot-candle.
(g) Local Circulation System. Each dwelling unit should be served by a local or service street, planned so as to exclude through traffic. The vehicular circulation system and parking facilities shall be designed to fully accommodate the local traffic with safety and efficiency, without permitting it to dominate and destroy the form of the neighborhood.
(h) Garage Areas.
(1) No garage shall be placed below ground level.
(2) Garages shall be designed so that the doors are either turned so as not to face directly on a public street and the face or front of the attached single-family dwelling units are recessed or otherwise screened. Entrance courts or other similar landscape forms are recommended.
(3) The required number of enclosed parking spaces shall comply with Schedule 1292.04.
(i) Utilities. All utilities shall be located entirely underground and shall be installed according to the specifications of the City.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)
(a) Building Wall Length. No exterior wall shall exceed 60 feet in length without a change in plane by a minimum of five feet. Such offset shall not be considered in determining distances between buildings.
(b) Roofline. The roofline shall reflect the required offset described in division (a) of this section.
(c) Building Arrangement. Multi-family buildings may be arranged in a group and need not directly front onto a street.
(d) Common Recreation Area.
(1) A contiguous and identified common recreation area shall be provided at the rate of 100 square feet for each dwelling unit. Such an area shall be for the purpose of outdoor recreation and shall be reasonably level to allow for games.
(2) When provided, recreational facilities such as but not limited to pools, tennis courts, and children's play areas shall be counted toward the common recreation area requirement.
(3) If the common recreation area requirement as described herein exceeds 10,000 square feet, a separate area or areas may be developed to satisfy the remaining common recreation area requirements.
(4) Areas used for storm water retention shall not be included as common recreation areas.
(e) Pedestrian Paths. Concrete walks a minimum of five feet wide shall be provided from parking areas to building entries, and to all accessory buildings, public streets and common areas. Such walks shall be illuminated to a minimum of one foot-candle.
(f) Waste Storage. Areas devoted to the temporary storage of refuse shall be identified on the development plan and shall be screened according to the regulations set forth in Section 1294.07.
(g) Utilities. All utilities shall be located entirely underground and shall be installed according to the specifications of the City.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 81-02. Passed 6-10-02; Ord. 38-03. Passed 4-14-03.)
Any accessory use permitted in an R-3 District may occupy a part of the principal building, occupy a separate accessory structure or constitute an accessory land use, provided such building, structure or use complies with the regulations set forth below:
(a) Distances from Accessory Uses to Buildings and Streets. The minimum distances from accessory uses such as storage garages, parking areas, driveways, walks and recreation areas to walls of principal buildings, streets and the project boundaries shall not be less than set forth in Schedule 1264.09(b). The following definitions shall apply to terms used in this section:
(1) “Main wall.” The outside walls of a principal building which contain the primary windows of any living, family or dining room.
(2) “End wall.” Any outside walls of a principal building not considered to be a main wall. End walls may be blank or contain windows not considered to be primary windows.
Schedule 1264.09(b)
ACCESSORY USE SETBACKS | ||||
Accessory Use | Minimum Distance | |||
From Main Wall | From End Wall | From Street Right-of-Way | From Project Boundary | |
(1) Accessory building, garage | 30 feet | 10 feet | NP in front yard | 12 feet |
(2) Parking areas | 20 feet | 10 feet | 30 feet | 20 feet |
(3) Circulation drives | 30 feet | 10 feet | 30 feet(a) | 10 feet |
(4) Public walkways | 15 feet | 10 feet | 3 feet | 10 feet |
(5) Active recreation areas, including swimming pools | 40 feet | 30 feet | NP in front yard | 15 feet |
(a) Only when traversing the front yard to provide access to a parking area in a side or rear yard. NP = Not Permitted. | ||||
(c) Fences and Walls. Fences and walls may be erected in an R-3 District in compliance with the regulations set forth in Section 1294.08, except for fences erected as enclosures for swimming pools, which shall comply with the regulations set forth in Sections 1478.07 and 1478.09 of the Building and Housing Code.
(d) Swimming Pools. Swimming pools operated without charge and not for profit shall be permitted for the exclusive use of household tenants and guests in an R-3 District, provided the pool is located on the same lot as the building or buildings served. Such swimming pool shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 1478 of the Building and Housing Code and all other applicable City regulations.
(e) Family Day Care, Type B. Family Day Care, Type B shall comply with the standards in Section 1262.08(f).
(h) Parking and Storage of Vehicles. Parking and vehicle storage shall be provided according to the requirements of Chapter 1292.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)
Landscaping, visual screening and landscape buffers shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 1294.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)
All uses in an R-3 District shall be permitted only after development plans have been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1228.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)