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In the R-3 zone each lot shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty feet (20'), except that the rear yard of an apartment building may be reduced to the same dimension as the required side yard if a common open space which is equal to or greater in area than the reduction in the required rear yard is provided. Such common open space shall be provided in addition to the required space between buildings. (Ord. 1000 § 20.20(H), 1955)
For the purposes of this chapter, the front of a building shall be considered the side containing the main entryway. (This provision may result in buildings with multiple front yards.)
A. 1. Where there is more than one main building on a lot or building site, or where a building is constructed about a court, each building or wing shall have the following yards:
Front
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Side
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Rear
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For one-story buildings | 15' | 5' | 15' |
For two-story buildings | 20' | 71/2' | 15' |
For three-story buildings | 25' | 10' | 20' |
For four-story buildings | 30' | 15' | 25' |
2. For buildings having offset surfaces, each yard standard may be reduced up to five feet (5'), provided the average required space between buildings is maintained.
3. For buildings placed at an angle with each other, each yard standard may be reduced up to ten feet (10'), provided that the average required space between buildings is maintained, except that main buildings shall be no closer than twenty feet (20') at the closest point, and main buildings and accessory buildings shall be no closer than fifteen feet (15') at the closest point.
4. The yard standards of this section may be modified by the planning commission where it can clearly be demonstrated that the modification(s) will improve the project in terms of more usable open space, aesthetic appearance, and living environment, except that no main buildings or main building and accessory building shall be closer than twenty feet (20').
B. Where a driveway is included in the space between buildings, the total distance between buildings shall be increased by the width of the driveway, except as follows:
1. Where a driveway is included in the space between buildings arranged rear to rear that have garages incorporated into the dwelling units, the total distance between buildings shall be not less than thirty feet (30'), and the side of the building opposite the driveway shall be considered the front of the building;
2. Where a driveway is included in the space between buildings arranged rear to side that have garages incorporated into the dwelling units, the total distance between buildings shall be not less than the width of the driveway plus the required side yard, and the side of the building opposite the driveway shall be considered the front of the building.
C. The distance between buildings or wings shall not be less than the sum of the yard requirements for each building or wing, as set forth herein. Main buildings shall in no instance be closer than ten feet (10'). Main buildings and accessory buildings shall in no instance be closer than fifteen feet (15'), except that the front yard of any main building facing a garage or carport shall be a minimum of forty feet (40'). (Ord. 2744, 2014: Ord. 1960 § 1, 1986: Ord. 1000 § 20.20(I), 1955)
In the R-3 zone, outdoor living space for relaxation, recreation and visual pleasure shall be provided for each dwelling unit at a standard of one-fourth (1/4) square foot of outdoor living area for each one square foot of gross floor area within each dwelling unit.
A. The outdoor living space may be provided in the form of common open space areas, private open space areas, or a combination thereof, except that there shall be at least one hundred (100) square feet of common open space for each dwelling unit. Such spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following specifications:
1. Common Outdoor Living Space: Each common outdoor living space shall contain a minimum area of one thousand (1,000) square feet, and have a minimum dimension of twenty feet (20').
a. Pools, putting greens, shuffleboard courts and similar open type recreational facilities may be located in the common outdoor living space.
b. Recreation buildings may be located within the common outdoor living space; provided, however, that not more than ten percent (10%) of the space may be utilized for recreational building purposes. The space between buildings shall be increased by the dimensions of the recreational building(s).
c. A minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the common open space area shall be landscaped and maintained.
2. Private Outdoor Living Space:
a. Private outdoor living space for dwelling units located on the ground floor shall contain a minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet, with a minimum dimension of eight feet (8'). Such space shall be contiguous to the unit served.
b. Private outdoor living space for dwelling units located above the first floor may be provided in the form of balconies or recessed areas open on at least two (2) sides. Such space shall contain a minimum area of seventy five (75) square feet, with a minimum dimension of seven feet (7'), and be contiguous to the unit served.
B. Outdoor living spaces may be located in the required rear yards, side yards and interior yards, provided they comply with the minimum dimensions specified for each type of outdoor living space. The required front setback area may not be included in the calculation.
C. No portion of off street parking spaces, driveways, covered pedestrian accessways, or utility areas such as drying yards or trash areas, shall be included in the outdoor living space calculations.
D. All required outdoor living spaces shall be accessible to the occupants of the dwelling units. (Ord. 1000 § 20.20(J), 1955)
For accessory buildings in the R-3 zone, the provisions of section 18.20.160 of this title shall apply, except that accessory buildings may occupy not more than eighty percent (80%) of the rear yard area. (Ord. 1000 § 20.20(L), 1955)
In the R-3 zone:
A. The provisions of chapter 18.164 of this title shall apply. In addition, there shall be not more than one driveway to off street parking and covered parking areas for each one hundred feet (100') of lot width;
B. Whenever a driveway or open parking spaces are located within a side yard or rear yard, a planting area with not less than a three foot (3') wide interior diameter shall be provided adjacent to the interior property line(s). (Ord. 1000 § 20.20(M), 1955)
In the R-3 zone:
A. All open parking spaces, when adjacent to a public right of way, shall be screened from public view by three foot (3') high decorative masonry walls.
B. All covered parking spaces shall have solid walls, extending from the ground to roof along the end adjacent to a public right of way, and shall be fully enclosed on all sides with walls and doors for at least the first seventy five feet (75') of lot depth. In addition, entryways to covered parking spaces that are viewable from a public right of way shall be enclosed by doors.
C. Structures having roofs and exterior walls comprised of sheet metal shall not be located closer than one hundred feet (100') from any dedicated street, and shall not be viewable from any public right of way. (Ord. 1000 § 20.20(N), 1955)
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