A. Purpose: The R-3 district is established to provide for high density residential property in a manner which provides neighborhood green space while allowing densities up to fifteen (15) dwelling units per forty three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet.
B. Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted in an R-3 district:
1. New single-family dwellings.
2. Condominiums.
3. Multiple-family dwellings.
4. Daycare facilities serving twelve (12) or fewer persons, residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons, and group family daycare facilities licensed under Minnesota rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445, serving fourteen (14) or fewer persons and in compliance with section 10-5-6 of this title.
5. Residential facilities for ten (10) persons or less.
6. Parks, playgrounds and golf courses.
7. Bicycle and pedestrian paths and other publicly operated recreational facilities not otherwise restricted by the provisions of this title.
8. Manufactured homes subject to the following conditions:
a. All manufactured homes shall be constructed after June 15, 1976, and bear the HUD certification seal.
b. The minimum width of the main portion of the structure shall not be less than twenty two feet (22'), as measured across the narrowest portion.
c. All dwellings shall be placed on a permanent foundation in compliance with the uniform building code as adopted by the city.
d. Tongues and axles on all manufactured homes shall be removed.
9. Retirement, nursing, convalescent, and assisted living homes.
10. Museums, art galleries.
11. Garage and rummage sales provided that:
a. Sales may not exceed three (3) days during any thirty (30) day period and are limited to a maximum of eight (8) days per year.
b. Signs advertising the sale may not be placed on the city's right of way.
c. No merchandise offered for sale may be placed on the city's right of way.
C. Accessory Uses: The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-3 district:
1. Private garages, parking spaces and carports. Private garages are intended for use to store the private passenger vehicles of the family or families resident upon the premises, and in which no business service or industry is carried on. Such space can be rented to noncommercial vehicles, trailers or equipment if sufficient off street parking in full compliance with this chapter is provided elsewhere on the property.
2. Recreational vehicles and equipment.
3. Home occupations as regulated by section 10-5-10 of this title.
4. Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories.
5. Private swimming pool, tennis courts and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests.
6. Tool houses, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and noncommercial recreational equipment.
7. Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than six (6) persons. (Ord. 230, 5-6-2002)
D. Conditional Uses: The following are conditional uses in an R-3 district and require a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by section 10-3-3 of this title:
1. Governmental and public regulated utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the city; provided, that:
a. Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained and required setbacks and side yard requirements are met.
b. Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage.
c. Adequate screening from neighboring uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with section 10-5-5 of this title.
d. The provisions of section 10-3-3 of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.
2. Public or semipublic recreational buildings and uses including golf courses, libraries, public swimming pools (not less than 200 feet from existing or projected residential area) and neighborhood or community centers; public or private educational institutes limited to elementary, junior high and senior high schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues; provided that:
a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with section 10-5-5 of this title.
b. Adequate off street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting and directly across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with section 10-5-1 of this title and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with section 10-5-5 of this title.
c. Adequate off street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by section 10-5-1 of this title.
d. The provisions of section 10-3-3 of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.
3. Multi-family dwellings up to thirty two (32) units per lot, special services residences for up to sixteen (16) occupants, parks, recreational facilities, healthcare facilities, class B home occupations, single-family residences moved in, and recreational areas.
a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with section 10-5-5 of this title.
b. Adequate off street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting and directly across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with section 10-5-1 of this title and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with section 10-5-5 of this title.
c. Adequate off street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by section 10-5-1 of this title.
d. If moving a building, the provisions of section 10-5-3 of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.
e. If adequate draining plan, a lesser roof slope may be considered on large multi-family structures.
4. Daycare facilities serving more than twelve (12) persons, residential care facilities serving more than seven (7) persons, and group family daycare facilities licensed under Minnesota rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445, serving more than fourteen (14) persons; provided that:
a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with section 10-5-5 of this title.
b. Adequate off street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting and directly across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with section 10-5-1 of this title and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with section 10-5-5 of this title.
c. Adequate off street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by section 10-5-1 of this title.
d. The provisions of section 10-3-3 of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.
5. Production, bulk delivery and storage, loading and unloading of train cars, for nonoffensive, nontoxic products; provided that:
a. Access: Lot must have railroad spur access.
b. Enclosure: Products are completely enclosed in a permanent structure or fenced to a height of six feet (6').
c. Off Street Loading: All loading and unloading of product will be done without blocking or detouring traffic on a city street. During times in which railroad car travels across public street reflective/proper street signage shall be posted on both sides of the tracks.
d. Control Of Nuisances: No offensive vapors, noise, or vibration(s) can be created. No products that attract rodents can be stored on these premises.
e. Containment Of Product: Proper measures shall be taken to ensure no loose product can wash from property area to public areas nor into the city storm sewer system.
f. Hours Of Operation: No loading or unloading can occur prior to seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. nor after ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
g. Conditional Use: The provisions of section 10-3-3 of this title are considered and satisfactorily met. (Ord. 230, 5-6-2002; amd. Ord. 242, 4-9-2007)
E. Minimum Lot Requirements And Setbacks: The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-3 district subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this title:
1. Lot Area:
a. Minimum seven thousand (7,000) square feet plus two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet for each additional dwelling unit on lot.
b. Minimum livable space: One thousand (1,000) square feet.
c. Maximum lot coverage: Sixty percent (60%) of the total lot area.
d. Minimum roof slope: One to six (1:6).
2. Setbacks: All setbacks are from property lines. The street right of way and boulevard are not part of the setback area:
a. Front Yard: Not less than twenty five feet (25').
b. Side Yard:
(1) Lots: Eight feet (8').
(2) Accessory structures: Eight feet (8') minimum unless a garage entrance faces into a street in which case the setback will be eighteen feet (18') to accommodate a vehicle from encroaching onto the public right of way.
c. Rear Yard:
(1) Footage: Eight feet (8').
(2) Accessory structures: Eight feet (8'). If a garage entrance faces onto a street the minimum setback will be eighteen feet (18') to accommodate a vehicle from encroaching onto the public right of way.
d. Corner Lot: If a corner lot has a boulevard area of fourteen feet (14') or more, the front yard may be set as the direction the main house entrance faces. The other side may be treated as a side yard setback. (Traffic visibility must be maintained with no extensions allowed into the side yard, i.e., deck, steps.)
F. Maximum Building Height: The following maximum building heights will apply in the R-3 district subject to additional requirements, exceptions, and modifications set forth in this title:
1. Dwelling units or principal buildings: Thirty five feet (35').
2. Accessory buildings: As governed by section 10-5-9 of this title.
G. Supplemental Standards: The supplemental standards are listed and enforced under chapter 5 of this title (i.e., parking lot, loading space, signs, fences and screening, drainage, traffic visibility, and grading). (Ord. 230, 5-6-2002)