(A) Purpose. The R-4 Multi-Family Residential District is intended for development of multiple-family residential units, as well as single-family attached and detached dwellings and duplexes, at a maximum gross density of 12 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-4 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 4,500 square feet.
(b) Single-family attached. The minimum lot size for single-family attached dwelling units (town homes) shall be 3,000 square feet for internal lots and 4,000 square feet for corner lots.
(c) Duplex. The minimum lot size for duplex dwellings shall be 7,000 square feet, subject to a maximum gross density of 12 units per acre.
(d) Multi-family. The minimum lot size for multi-family residential development shall be 10,890 square feet for the first three dwelling units, plus additional lot area for subsequent units so that the total gross density does not exceed 12 dwelling units per acre.
(2) Front setback. The minimum front setback for all uses in the R-4 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-4 District, other than in-ground swimming pools, shall be ten 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-4 District shall be six feet.
(5) Street side setback. The minimum street side setback for all uses in the R-4 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-4 District shall be 35 feet or three stories.
(7) Lot coverage. Maximum impervious cover for all uses in the R-4 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) All other uses. 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)