(A) Description and purpose. The R-3 District is established to provide adequate opportunities for multiple-family development and related or similar uses.
(B) Uses permitted as a matter of right.
(1) One-family dwellings; and
(2) Two-family dwellings.
(C) Uses permitted by special use permit.
(1) Multiple-family dwellings;
(2) Senior citizen housing;
(3) Convalescent home;
(4) Nursing home;
(5) Hospital;
(6) Nursery and day care center;
(7) Mobile home parks;
(8) Churches;
(9) Schools;
(10) Parks and playgrounds;
(11) Customary home occupations; and
(12) Government offices.
(D) Accessory uses permitted when located on the same lot as a permitted primary use.
(1) Private auto garages, carports;
(2) Child playhouse, swingsets and similar apparatus;
(3) Doghouses, pens and similar structures;
(4) Fallout shelters;
(5) Swimming pool and/or bathhouse;
(6) Porches, gazebos, decks and similar structures;
(7) One “For Sale” or “For Rent” sign per lot; and
(8) Tennis, basketball or volleyball court and similar uses for private use.
(E) Bulk regulations.
(1) Minimum lot area:
(a) Single-family or two-family dwelling: same as R-1 District; and
(b) All other uses: 20,000 square feet or 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit whichever is greater.
(2) Minimum lot width:
(a) Single-family or two-family dwelling: same as R-1 District; and
(b) All other uses: 100 feet.
(3) Required front yard:
(a) Single-family or two-family dwelling: same as R-1 District; and
(b) All other uses: 50 feet.
(4) Required rear yard:
(a) Single-family or two-family dwelling: same as R-1 District; and
(b) All other uses: 25 feet.
(5) Required side yard: 25 feet, except that the street side of a corner lot shall provide a minimum 40 feet side yard;
(6) Maximum lot coverage: 50%; and
(7) Maximum building height: 40 feet.
(Ord., § 4.4(3), passed 8-5-1991)