(A) Purpose. The R-3 Multi-Family Residential District is intended for development of multiple-family apartment residences, as well as one- and two-family residences, at a maximum gross density of six dwelling units per acre.
(B) Permitted uses. See the use table in § 155.096 for permitted and specific uses.
(C) Property development standards. Each site in the R-3 District shall be subject to the following property development standards.
(1) Lot size.
(a) Single-family detached. The minimum lot size for single-family detached dwelling units shall be 7,300 square feet.
(b) Duplex. The minimum lot size for duplex dwellings shall be 11,000 square feet, subject to an overall maximum gross density of six units per acre.
(c) Multi-family residential. The minimum lot size for multi-family residential development shall be 21,780 square feet for the first three dwelling units, plus additional lot area for subsequent units so that the total gross density does not exceed six dwelling units per acre.
(2) Front setback. The minimum front setback for all uses in the R-3 District shall be 20 feet, subject to compatibility standards of § 155.060.
(3) Rear setback. The minimum rear setback for all uses in the R-3 District, other than in-ground swimming pools, shall be 15 feet; for in-ground swimming pools, the rear setback shall be eight feet.
(4) Interior side setback. The minimum interior side setback for all uses in the R-3 District shall be six feet.
(5) Street side setback. The minimum street side setback for all uses in the R-3 District shall be ten feet, unless the side street is a major thoroughfare, in which case the minimum street side setback shall be 20 feet.
(6) Height. The maximum height for all uses in the R-3 District shall be 28.5 feet or two and one-half stories.
(7) Lot coverage. Maximum impervious cover for all uses in the R-3 District shall be 40% of the lot area.
(8) Landscaping.
(a) Single-family and duplex uses. A minimum of two trees and eight shrubs shall be preserved (if existing) or planted, and maintained for all new development.
(b) Multi-family. A minimum of 20% of the total developed lot area shall be planted and maintained as landscape area.
(Ord. 08-347, passed - -2008; Ord. 2013-08-06, passed 8-6-2013; Ord. 2013-08-20-1, passed 8-20-2013; Ord. 2022-10-06, passed 10-6-2022)