A. Purpose. The R-3.5 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as an affordable, compact medium-high density neighbor district. The district shall contain small-lot single-family homes and/or attached units, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon an individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and containing a quality design. To ensure high-quality, well designed development, the alternative neighborhood and residential design plan standards set forth in chapter 17-7 shall apply. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in the land development code, any and every building and premises or land in the R-3.5 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the R-3.5 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this section.
B. Permitted uses. The following shall be permitted in the R-3.5 single-family residential zone, subject to the development standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a permanent location;
2. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds;
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the planning manager.
C. Accessory uses. The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure shall be harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided that all residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, noncommercial hobby shops, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved home occupation permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas, recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a homeowner's association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other enhancements common to a homeowner's association, and designed for a specific subdivision; and
9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision.
D. Conditional uses. The following may be permitted subject to conditional use permits provided for in section 17-3-2.
1. Day care center;
2. Private schools;
3. Group homes; and
4. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of annexation (see section 17-3-2(P)).
E. Temporary uses. The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 17-3-3: temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision.
F. Prohibited uses. Uses prohibited in the R-3.5 district are as follows:
1. Commercial uses, except those specifically permitted; and
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards - generally. The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures and buildings in the R-3.5 zone.
1. Lot area. The minimum lot size shall be 3,500 square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of thirty-five (35) feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of seventy-five (75) feet.
3. Minimum front, side and rear yards (setbacks).
a. The required front yard (setback) where front entry garages are recessed ten feet or more from the livable portion of the dwelling, front setbacks may be reduced to ten feet, except where garages open or face directly onto an abutting street, in which case the garage setback shall be a minimum of 20 feet. A maximum of 50% of the lots may have a reduced setback, with the balance of the setbacks being 20 feet or greater.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of five feet, with a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of ten feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of ten feet.
4. Building separation. A minimum setback of five feet shall be maintained from the rear and side property lines for a patio structure that is open and unenclosed on three sides, as measured to the structure.
5. Building heights. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater than two-stories or 30 feet.
6. Lot coverage. The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed 75% of the total lot area.
7. Underground utilities. All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
8. Multi-story dwellings. No more than 60% of the homes may be two stories.
9. Location. This district shall be located in areas where neighborhood shopping, schools, parks and/or other community services are planned or existing within one-half mile.