(A) Intent. The R-3 Single-Family Districts are intended to bring older neighborhoods into conformance with zoning regulations. The intent is to provide an environment of predominantly higher density, single-family, detached dwellings, along with other residentially related facilities, which serve the residents of the district. The R-3 District is designed to provide for the older, smaller lots that are common with older, platted neighborhoods.
(B) Permitted use - certificate required.
(1) Single-family dwellings;
(2) Accessory uses;
(3) Daycares (Type B family day-care home);
(4) Public and private parks.
(C) Conditional use requiring Planning Commission approval.
(1) Cemeteries;
(2) Government uses;
(3) Home occupations;
(4) Non-commercial recreational-facilities;
(5) Places of worship;
(6) Public/private golf courses;
(7) Public swimming pools;
(8) Restricted commercial recreational facilities;
(9) Schools - public/private kindergarten to 12;
(10) Funeral services;
(11) Group homes;
(12) Bed and breakfasts;
(13) Parking lots;
(14) Emergency services;
(15) Community center;
(16) Borrow pits.
(D) Uses expressly prohibited.
(1) Parking, idling, or storage of semi-cabs and tractor trailer;
(2) Taxi services;
(3) Towing services;
(4) Garbage/refuse;
(5) Operations.
(E) Required building setbacks.
(1) Front yard setback - ten feet.
(2) Side yard setback - three feet.
(3) Street side yard setback - ten feet.
(4) Rear yard setback - 15% of the lot depth or 30 feet, whichever is less.
(5) Average front yard setback.
(a) Where one or more lots are improved, the front depth shall equal the average depth of the front yards of the lots on either side or ten feet, whichever is the lesser. In no case shall a front yard be less than five feet.
(b) Where the lot is a corner lot, the depth of the front yards shall equal the front yard depth of the adjoining lots or ten feet, whichever is less. In no case shall a corner lot have front yards less than five feet.
(6) Overhangs. Overhangs may not encroach into any setbacks by more than two feet.
(F) Lot requirements.
(1) Minimum required lot size - 3,500 square feet.
(2) Minimum required lot frontage - 35 feet.
(3) Maximum percent of lot coverage.
(a) Maximum - no lot shall exceed 50% in coverage for all roofed structures.
(b) Exceptions include - one accessory building containing 50 square feet or less per site.
1. Example 1: a lot in an R-3 District has 55% lot coverage. The residents are still able to erect an accessory building of 100 square feet. These are typically the kit sheds available at any home improvement store. The shed will still require a zoning permit.
2. Example 2: a lot in an R-3 District is 5,000 square feet and has 40% lot coverage (2000 sq. ft). It does not have a garage and owner would like to construct a 600 square foot garage. The owner is limited to 500 square feet before reaching the 50% maximum (2,500 sq. ft). Can the application for an accessory structure add the 100 square foot exemption to the permit? The answer is 'no'. The 100 sq. ft. exemption is intended to provide for smaller shed type buildings, not as a bonus for larger roofed structures.
(G) Minimum living area.
(1) Single story homes shall have a minimum 800 square feet of living space.
(2) Two story homes shall have a minimum of 1,000 square feet of living space.
(H) Height requirements.
(1) Primary structure shall not exceed 40 feet above grade.
(2) Accessory structures shall not exceed 18 feet above grade.
(I) Applicable provisions.
(1) Section 178.124 Riparian Corridor Overlay District.
(Ord. O-2019-24, passed 9-9-2019)