Table 5. Residential Districts Design Requirements
 
District
Maximum Height
Lot Coverage
Density
Minimum Livable Floor Space
Limit of Surfacing in Front Yard
R-1
Single Family Residential District
Two (2) stories or 35 ft. in height, except flag poles, monuments and chimneys, church spires, belfries or domes which do not contain usable spaces, and radio and TV reception towers may extend to a maximum height of 45 ft. above the ground, City Water towers may extend to a height of 140 ft.
Senior Housing: Three (3) stories or 35 ft. in height.
Accessory Building: 15 ft. except for Accessory Dwelling Unit, then 20 ft.
40%
Low (3.0 - 7.0 units/acre)
Single Family:
One Story: 900 sq. ft.
Two Story: 1,200 sq. ft.
Two Family: 900 sq. ft.
40%
R-2
Mixed Residential District
50%
Medium (5.6 - 12.0 units/acre)
Single Family:
One Story: 900 sq. ft.
Two Story: 1,200 sq. ft.
Two Family: 900 sq. ft.
Townhome: 900 sq. ft.
R-3
Multiple Family Residential District
Three (3) stories or 35 ft. in height, except flag poles, monuments and chimneys, church spires, belfries or domes which do not contain usable spaces, and radio and TV reception towers may extend to a maximum height of 45 ft. above the ground, City Water towers may extend to a height of 140 ft. Separate height restrictions exist for accessory buildings.
High (7.4 - 22 units/acre)
Multiple Family:
Efficiency Unit: 400 sq. ft.
One Bedroom: 550 sq. ft.
Two Bedroom: 700 sq. ft.
Three Bedroom: 850 sq. ft.
Four Bedroom: 1000 sq. ft.
Two Family: 900 sq. ft.
Townhome: 900 sq. ft.