(A) Intent. The R-4 Duplex/Triplex District is designed to stabilize the older neighborhoods that are saturated with duplexes and triplexes. The R-4 classification exists to respect existing, legal conforming duplex/triplex properties. However, the district cannot be designated in a manner that would represent a spot zone. Therefore, areas with a significant number of duplexes and triplexes may be zoned R-4 overall, but each neighborhood will be evaluated for R-4 based on existing uses and zoning compliance. All zone change requests for R-4 Duplex/Triplex must meet all requirements of this section, including but not limited to lot size, coverage, off-street parking, and the like.
(B) Permitted use - certificate required.
(1) Single family dwellings;
(2) Duplex;
(3) Triplex;
(4) Accessory uses;
(5) Daycares (Type B family daycare home);
(6) 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 recreation facility;
(9) Schools - public/private kindergarten to 12;
(10) Funeral services;
(11) Bed and breakfasts;
(12) Parking lot
(13) Emergency services
(14) Group homes
(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 operations.
(E) Required building setbacks.
(1) Existing, infill, and rehab.
(a) Front yard setback - ten feet.
(b) Side yard setback - three feet.
(c) Street side yard setback - ten feet.
(d) Rear yard setback - 30 feet.
(e) Average front yard setback.
1. 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.
2. 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.
(2) New construction.
(a) Front yard setback - 25 feet.
(b) Side yard setback - five feet.
(c) Rear yard setback - 30 feet.
(d) Average front yard setback.
1. 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 25 feet, whichever is the lesser. In no case shall a front yard be less than 15 feet.
2. Where the lot is a corner lot, the depth of the front yards shall equal the front yard depth of the adjoining lots or 25 feet, whichever is less. In no case shall a corner lot have front yards less than 15 feet. See § 178.010 Definitions.
(F) Lot requirements.
(1) Minimum required lot size. The minimum lot size is 4,500 square feet.
(2) Minimum required lot frontage - 45 feet.
(3) Maximum percent of lot coverage. No lot shall exceed 50% in coverage for all roofed structures.
(4) Exceptions include one accessory building containing 50 square feet or less per buildable lot. See § 178.105(F) Lot requirements for additional information.
(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)