(A) General. The R-4: Multi-Family Residential District is a medium to high density area intended to provide for multiple-family housing.
(B) Locational criteria. The R-4: Multi-Family Residential District is appropriately located near secondary and primary arterials and near shopping facilities. Typically, these districts are located between lower density residential areas and non-residential areas in conformity with the city’s land use plan.
(C) Permitted uses. The following uses are allowed in the R-4: Multi-Family Residential District:
(1) Multi-family dwellings up to 25 units/acre;
(2) Group homes;
(3) Child care facilities and in-home day care;
(4) Accessory buildings and uses with a building footprint less than 1,000 square feet;
(5) More than one structure on a single lot and either the structures are placed so the lot could be subdivided in conformity with all city chapters or covenants and restrictions are placed specifically prohibiting such subdivision;
(6) Health and medical institutions, including convalescent, nursing and rest homes, hospitals and sanitariums;
(7) Public parks, open spaces and recreational facilities;
(8) Educational and religious facilities;
(9) Home occupations; and
(10) Agriculture.
(D) Conditional uses. The following uses may be allowed in the R-4: Multi-Family Residential District upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Board of Adjustment:
(1) Clubs, lodges, fraternities, sororities and the like;
(2) Bed and breakfast inn;
(3) Tea room or tea house; and
(4) Accessory buildings and uses with a building footprint greater than 1,000 square feet.
(E) Size regulations. See § 158.030 Residential Zoning Districts’ Size and Density Regulations Table.
(2011 Code, § 34.04024) (Ord. 2373, passed 4-20-2020; Ord. 2411, passed 4-4-2022; Ord. 2435, passed 8-21-2023)