Figure 5. An illustration of the potential development pattern in the R-3 Zone.
(a) Intent. The Residential Multi-Family (R-3) Zone is intended to maintain and promote existing and provide for new multi-family residential development patterns in appropriate areas throughout the City. The desired development pattern in the R-3 Zone promotes stacked flats buildings either in standalone urban environments or in suburban-style complexes.
(b) Uses. The uses permitted or conditionally permitted, including accessory uses, in the R-3 Zone are set forth on the Use Table in Section 1103.06.
(c) Development Standards. The standards applicable to the development of property within the R-3 Zone are set forth in the following tables and illustrated in the following diagrams. Building placement, form, and component standards are as follows:
Building Placement
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Building Placement
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Lot Dimensions | |
Lot Size (min.) | 12,500 SF |
Lot Width (min.) | 125 ft |
Lot Frontage (min.) | 125 ft |
Multi-Family Residential Density | |
Units Per Acre (min.) | 3 units |
Units Per Acre (max.) | 18 units per acre; Credits for green |
Setbacks | |
Front Yard (min.) | 25 ft |
Side Yard (min., each side) | 10 ft |
Side Yard (min., aggregate) | 20 ft. |
Rear Yard (min.) | 40 ft |
Lot Coverage/Open Space | |
Lot Coverage (max., Including Impervious Surfaces) | 70% |
Open Space (min.) | 30% |
Use Area | |
Unit Area (min.) | 600 SF |
Building Form & Components | |
Height | |
Building Height (min.) | 35 ft |
Building Height (max.) | 45 ft |
Accessory Building | |
Building Location | Rear yard only; 5 ft min. from any lot line; 10 ft min. from rear wall of primary structure |
ADU Height (max.) | Not Permitted |
Height, non-ADU (max.) | 18 ft |
Parking Location | |
Rear or side yard, well-screened; private garages; structured parking | |
Signs | |
1 monument per entrance to development | |
(d) Density Bonus. The purpose of the green infrastructure incentive is to recognize and incentivize design criteria that benefit the community by reducing environmental impacts and stressors on the City's infrastructure. Density bonuses are based upon a point system.
Technique | Points |
Technique | Points |
LEED Certified (3-Star) | 2 |
LEED Silver (4-Star) | 3 |
LEED Gold (5-Star) | 4 |
Native vegetation - 50% or more of landscaped area | 2 |
Native vegetation - 100% of landscaped area (no turf/lawn) | 3 |
EV charging station | 2 |
Bicycle rack | 1 |
Bicycle garage | 2 |
Permeable materials used for paved areas except vehicular use - 50% or more | 1 |
Permeable materials used for paved areas except vehicular use - 100% | 2 |
Redevelopment - maintain historic integrity of building | 3 |
Infill development in neighborhoods that were built out prior to 1990 | 2 |
Funds escrowed with the City for multi-modal connectivity - minimum $8,000 | 2 |
(1) Bonus incentives may be used only on the property on which the points have been earned. In order to be eligible for bonus incentives, documentation must be included in the site plan submittal detailing each design criteria for which bonus incentives are requested.
(2) Increased density per acre is permitted as follows:
A. At least one, but no more than two points will allow a 6% density increase: maximum of 19 dwelling units per acre.
B. At least three, but no more than five points will allow a 12% density increase: maximum of 20 dwelling units per acre.
C. At least six points will allow an 18% density increase: maximum of 21 dwelling units per acre.
(3) Native vegetation. A minimum of 50% of the planted area shall be native and appropriate for site conditions, including but not limited to levels of moisture, shade, slope, wind, types of local wildlife, and proximity to existing or future dwellings. Plantings shall include a mix of trees or shrubs and living ground cover. Native plantings shall be identified by genius and species on landscaping plans.
(4) Permeable materials. A minimum of 50% of proposed impervious surfaces, excepting vehicular use areas. Permeable surfaces for this purpose include, but are not limited to, patios, walkways, sport courts, and sidewalk areas. Permeable materials may be used on all soil types where information has been generated by a certified professional demonstrating that the pervious material will function as designed.
(Ord. A-3075. Passed 1-24-22; Ord. A-3116. Passed 11-28-22.)