(a) Statement of Intent. The R-4 Urban Residential District reflects the existing development of single-family, two-family, and multi-family units that provide a wide range of housing types in the City. This district may also include the redevelopment of certain areas and the infill development of existing lots of record.
(Ord. 33-82. Passed 2-22-82.)
R-4 URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT | MINIMUM ZONING LOT REQUIREMENTS | BUILDING REQUIREMENTS | ||||||||
LOT SIZE (Sq.Ft.) | FRONT- AGE (Ft.) | YARD REQUIREMENTS (Ft.) | Min. Residential floor area of principal building in sq.ft. per family | MAX. HEIGHT (Ft.) | FOOT- NOTES | |||||
FRONT | SIDE | REAR | ||||||||
LEAST WIDTH | SUM OF BOTH | One Story | More than one story | |||||||
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: | ||||||||||
1. Single-family dwellings | 5,000 | 50 | 25 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 800 | 1,000 | 35 | |
2. Two-family dwellings | 4,500/fam. | 90 | 25 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 800 | 1,000 | 35 | |
3. Multi-family dwellings | 2,500/fam. | 120 | 25 | 15 | 30 | 30 | – | – | – | 1,2,3 |
4. Churches and similar places of worship | 24,000 | 120 | 50 | 20 | 40 | 50 | – | – | 35 | |
5. Schools; both public and private; elementary and secondary | (10 acres) 435,600 | 200 | 150 | 75 | 150 | 200 | – | – | 35 | |
6. Public uses | – | – | 40 | 20 | 40 | 50 | – | – | 35 | 4 |
7. Essential services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
8. Accessory uses or structures | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 12 | 5 |
9. Poultry and Fowl | 9 | |||||||||
10. Farm Animals | 5 acres | |||||||||
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES | ||||||||||
1. Day Care Centers | 24,000 | 150 | 50 | 20 | 40 | 50 | – | – | 35 | 6 |
2. Golf courses | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 35 | |
3. Rest homes, nursing homes, convalescent homes | (1 acre) 43,560 | 150 | 100 | 30 | 60 | 50 | – | – | 35 | 6 |
4. Hospitals | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6 |
5. Resource and mineral extraction (gas wells only) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6 |
6. Home occupations | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6,7 |
7. Short-Term Rentals | 6,8 | |||||||||
8. Bed and Breakfasts | 6,8 | |||||||||
9. Farm Animals | 6,8 | |||||||||
NOTE: Off-street parking requirements specified in Chapter 1134.
1. All yards shall be increased by five (5) feet for each story in excess of thirty-five (35) feet.
2. Minimum square footages for apartment specified on the following chart.
3. Buildings may be in excess of thirty-five (35) feet if elevator service is provided.
4. Setbacks refer to buildings and structures used in conjunction with the principal use.
(Ord. 99-21. Passed 5-9-22.)
URBAN RESIDENTIAL, APARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOOTNOTES:
1. Minimum gross residential floor area for apartments.
Efficiency Apartment: 400 square feet One Bedroom: 500 square feet Two Bedroom: 700 square feet Three or More Bedrooms: 900 square feet Average floor area of all apartments in a project: 625 square feet |
(Ord. 33-82. Passed 2-22-82.)