§ 154.042 R-3 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (MR).

   (A)   Generally.

      (1)   This district will provide an area for multi-family residential structures. All parcels in this district will have direct access to either Blue Star Highway or the northern 2,000 feet of Maple Street or the section of North Street between Maple and Blue Star.

      (2)   The intent is to recognize the legitimate existence of (and need for) apartment buildings and duplex developments, but, to limit the uses to a portion of the city where adequate highway access, fire protection and public utilities are readily available and to prevent the creation of land use conflicts and nuisances in existing single-family districts.

   (B)   Permitted uses:

      (1)   Dwelling, single-family detached;

      (2)    Dwelling, two-family;

      (3)   Essential public services;

      (4)   Home occupations; and

      (5)   Short-term rental unit.

   (C)   Special land uses. The following uses are subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission according to the provisions of §§ 154.060 through 154.068 and §§ 154.080 through 154.092.

      (1)   Dwelling, Multiple Family (more than two attached) including multiple principal structures as an exception to § 154.022(C)(5);

      (2)   Bed and breakfasts (in detached single-family dwellings only);

      (3)   Home businesses (in detached single-family and two-family dwellings only); and

      (4)   Rented accessory dwelling units in accordance with §  154.092(J).

   (D)   Dimension and area regulations for permitted uses:

 

Front setback	50 feet
Side setback	10 feet
Rear setback	10 feet
Minimum lot width	80 feet
Minimum lot area	15,000 square feet
Maximum lot coverage	25%

 

(Ord. 040726, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 090824-1, passed 8-24-2009; Am. Ord. 100726-1, passed 7-26-2010; Am. Ord. 140714-1, passed 7-14-2014)