A. Residential Uses: The maximum residential density allowed for a site in the R-3 zoning district is eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre with a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.400.
B. Minimum Open Space: An R-3 development shall include recreational space of two hundred (200) square feet for each dwelling unit in the proposed project. Recreation space shall maintain a minimum width of twenty feet (20') in order to be considered recreation space. Required recreation space shall be deed restricted to maintain its character as open space which shall not be paved or covered in any way except as allowed by this section. Play equipment for children with pervious, safe, ground cover may be allowed in the open space and shall not be considered cover. Up to twenty percent (20%) of the required recreation space for a project may be covered by tennis courts, swimming pools or other hard surfaces designed for recreational use.
C. Limitations: The stated density limitation is an absolute maximum that can be achieved only through careful design. Providing required off street parking, required buffers and required recreation space will limit the effective density on many sites. The varied height standard of section 15.2.14.11 of this chapter may also limit the effective achievable density on some sites. (Ord. 2013-20)