The R-3 district is to provide for moderate to high-density residential development and compatible light commercial uses. The principal residential use of land may range from single-family to high-density multiple-family dwelling units, which may permit five or more dwelling units. Certain light commercial uses that are compatible with intensive residential uses and with customary commercial uses are permitted. The recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally found in an orderly and attractive residential area are included. Internal stability, attractiveness, order, and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air, and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of each use permitted in the district.
1. Principal Permitted Uses. Property and buildings in R-3 districts shall be used only for the following purposes:
A. Any use principally permitted in R-2 districts.
B. Condominiums and rowhouses with five or more units.
C. Multiple-family dwellings that are five units or greater.
D. Group homes.
E. Accountants, attorneys, engineers, and architecture offices, after review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City Council.
F. Beauty and barber shops, after review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City Council.
G. Insurance and real estate offices, after review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City Council.
H. Medical, dental, or mental health clinics or offices, after review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City Council.
I. Recreational facilities.
J. Accessory uses and buildings that are customarily incidental to any of the above stated uses.
2. Special Exceptions. Property and buildings in R-3 districts may be used for any special exception allowed in the R-2 districts (unless said use is specifically listed as a principally permitted use in this district) in accordance with the provisions contained herein, if the Board of Adjustment deems them appropriate: .
4. Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall be those regulations as specified in Section 165D.02.
5. Sign Regulations. The following signs are allowed, but require a permit unless otherwise stated:
A. Nameplates attached flat against the wall of the principal building not to exceed four square feet in area (no permit required).
B. Church or public bulletin boards not to exceed eight feet in width and 10 feet in height.
C. Temporary signs advertising the lease or sale of the premises not to exceed six square feet in area (no permit required).
D. Illumination of signs bulletin boards, and nameplates shall be lighted only with indirect, non-intermittent lighting.
E. Signs and bulletin boards shall be at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
F. All signs shall be maintained in a neat and presentable condition and in the event their use shall cease, the area shall be restored to a condition free from refuse and rubbish.
G. Portable signs provided they stay no longer than 90 days per calendar year.