1117.04 R-4 URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
   (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.
5.   See Section 1133.01(m) for requirements for accessory uses or structures.
6.   See Section 1137.071 for requirements for conditional uses.
7.   See Section 1133.02 for requirements for home occupations.
   8.   See Section 1137.072 for specific requirements for conditional uses.
   9.   See Section 1133.11 for additional requirements.
      (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.)