(A) Purpose: The R-3 Medium Density Residential District provides for medium density residential development with attached housing types in areas with convenient access to jobs, services, public facilities and transit.
(B) Bulk And Density Standards:
1. Standards:
Lot area: | |
Twin home, two-unit, and three- to four-unit dwellings | 5,500 square feet per unit |
Townhouse dwellings | 3,000 square feet per unit |
Other | 17,000 square feet |
Lot width*: | |
Twin home, two-unit, and three- to four-unit dwellings | 37.5 feet per unit |
Townhouse dwellings | 24 feet per unit |
Other | |
Front yard setback | 25 feet |
Side yard setback | 10 feet |
Rear yard setback | 10 feet |
Height (maximum) | 45 feet |
Maximum lot coverage of all structures | 30 percent |
*Corner lots shall have a minimum lot width of the standard listed plus the front yard setback
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 012-651, 10-15-2012)
2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements:
Maximum size: | |
Detached garages | Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure |
Storage shed | 240 square feet |
Apartment | 1,800 square feet |
Building permit | Any accessory structure over 200 square feet requires a building permit |
Building material | The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure |
Maximum number | 1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage |
Side yard setback | 6 feet |
Rear yard setback | 3 feet |
Height (maximum) storage shed | 12 feet |
Height (maximum) detached garage | 20 feet |
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 015-693a, 4-20-2015)
3. Minor Arterial Setbacks: The minimum front yard setback for all land adjacent to minor arterial streets shall be fifty feet (50') from the planned right of way line.
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Twin home dwellings.
Two-unit dwellings.
Three- to four-unit dwellings.
Townhouse dwellings.
Group daycare, twelve (12) or less persons.
Group home, six (6) or less persons.
Public parks and playgrounds. (Ord. 012-651, 10-15-2012)
2. Conditional:
Group daycare, thirteen (13) to sixteen (16) persons.
Group home, seven (7) to sixteen (16) persons.
Group homes, commercial.
Limited commercial venture.
Places of worship.
Public and parochial schools.
Public buildings.
Public utility buildings.
Senior care facility. (Ord. 012-651, 10-15-2012; amd. Ord. 014-669, 9-2-2014)
3. Accessory:
Accessory structures.
Daycare facilities, in home.
Home occupations.
Solar energy systems. (Ord. 012-651, 10-15-2012; amd. Ord. 021- 761, 8-16-2021)