(A) Purpose. The GR-3 District is a two-family residence district used for the purpose of maintaining the character of those areas of the community traditionally zoned for two-family dwellings, partially developed by such uses, and in the best interests of the community, desirably maintained for one-and two-family dwelling use.
(B) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the GR-3 District:
(1) Single-family detached dwelling;
(2) Parks, playgrounds and community buildings operated by municipal agencies;
(3) Two-family dwellings;
(4) Truck and flower gardens and nurseries, provided, on the premises and no building shall be erected upon the premises other than a dwelling and the usual accessory buildings; and
(5) Accessory uses and buildings incidental to and on the same zoning lot as a principal use.
(C) Special uses. Special uses may be allowed in the GR-3 District as provided in § 159.045.
(D) Lot size requirements.
Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width | |
Single-family detached dwellings | 6,250 sq. ft. | 50 ft. |
Two-family detached dwellings | 6,250 sq. ft. per dwelling | 50 ft. |
(E) Yard requirements. (Yard requirements are given in linear feet.)
(1) Permitted uses.
Required Setbacks | ||||
Front Yard | Interior Side Yard | Corner Side Yard | Rear Yard | |
Single-family attached dwellings | 40 | 6 | 12 | 35 |
Single-family detached dwellings | 40 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
All other permitted uses | 40 | 6 | 12 | 35 |
(2) Accessory uses.
Required Setbacks | ||||
Front Yard | Interior Side Yard | Corner Side Yard | Rear Yard | |
Buildings, accessory | 40 | 6 | 12 | 10 |
(F) Height requirements. The maximum height of all principal buildings and structures shall be governed by § 150.148 and the maximum height of all accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed 25 feet.
(Prior Code, § 46-43) (Ord. eff. 1-15-1972; Ord. 91-1(A), passed 1-7-1991; Ord. 92-14, passed 4-16-1992)