§ 153.040 R-3 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
   (A)   Intent. The intent of this District is to provide a full range of residential dwelling types. The requirements allow a more complete use of land in the District and provide more flexible guidelines for development and redevelopment efforts at a medium to high density.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses.
      (1)   Residential uses.
         (a)   Single-/two-family detached dwellings, including modular homes;
         (b)   Multi-family dwellings;
         (c)   Boarding or lodging houses;
         (d)   Bed and breakfast inns;
         (e)   Community-oriented residential social service facilities/group home; and
         (f)   Home occupations.
      (2)   Public and recreational uses.
         (a)   Educational institutions, elementary, junior high and high schools;
         (b)   Places of worship;
         (c)   Libraries;
         (d)   Non-commercial recreational facilities; and
         (e)   Museums.
   (C)   Conditional uses. A building or premises may be used for the following purposes in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District if a conditional use permit for the use has been obtained in conformance with the provisions of this Zoning Code - conditional use permits.
      (1)   Residential uses.
         (a)   Residential planned unit development; and
         (b)   Elderly housing facilities.
      (2)   Public and recreational uses.
         (a)   Public buildings of all types (Fire Department and Police Department);
         (b)   Cemeteries;
         (c)   Nursing homes; and
         (d)   Hospitals.
      (3)   Business offices.
         (a)   Medical offices and clinics; and
         (b)   Mobile home park/court (within a PUD with restrictions).
   (D)   Height and area regulations. The maximum height and minimum lot requirements within the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District shall be as follows.
General Requirements for Two-Family Dwellings
General Requirements for Two-Family Dwellings
Maximum height
35 feet
Maximum lot coverage
50%
Minimum front yard setback
25 feet
Minimum lot area
4,000 square feet per unit
Minimum lot width
30 feet per unit
Minimum per unit
940 square feet
Minimum rear yard setback
25 feet
Minimum side yard setback
8 feet
   General Requirements for Multi-Family Dwellings
Maximum height
35 feet or 4 stories
Maximum lot coverage
35%
Minimum front yard setback
25 feet
Minimum lot width
85 feet
Minimum lot area
2,900 square feet per unit
Minimum per unit
800 square feet
Minimum rear yard setback
30 feet
Minimum side yard setback
10 feet
   General Requirements for Other Permitted Uses
Maximum height
35 feet or 4 stories
Minimum front yard setback
35 feet
Minimum lot width
85 feet
Minimum lot area
11,000 square feet
Minimum per unit
1,100 square feet
Minimum rear yard setback
30 feet
Minimum side yard setback
10 feet
 
(Ord. 03-04, passed - -2002)