The R-3 multiple residential district is intended to provide for the development of multiple-family residential structures in the form of multistory apartment houses, apartment courts, and such other rental units as are required to serve the needs of residents in a high-density area.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.010; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.010), 1984)

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-3 district, subject to other provisions set forth in this chapter. No building or structure or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be designed, erected, structurally altered or enlarged except for the following purposes:

A.

Uses permitted in the R-1 district;

B.

Apartment houses, bungalow courts, garden apartments and multiple dwellings;

C.

Churches;

D.

Incidental commercial uses solely for the purpose as a service to the occupants of the multiple dwelling;

E.

The planning commission may grant a use permit to such other uses as they deem to be similar to those in this section, not more obnoxious to the surrounding uses, nor endangering the public health and safety;

F.

The planning commission may establish such conditions for nonresidential uses as are deemed necessary to protect the residential uses on adjoining or abutting lots.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.020; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.020), 1984)

Uses expressly prohibited are as follows:

A.

Commercial uses other than those listed in section 17.36.020;

B.

Industrial uses;

C.

Junkyards.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.030; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.030), 1984)

The following property development standards shall apply:

A.

Lot area. Each lot shall have a minimum area of 5,000 square feet.

B.

Width. Each lot shall have a minimum width of 50 feet fronting on a dedicated street.

C.

Depth. Each lot shall have a minimum depth of 100 feet.

D.

Minimum. There shall be a minimum of 1,250 square feet of land area for each dwelling unit.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.040; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.040), 1984)

The following yard specifications shall apply:

A.

Front yard. Each lot shall have a front yard extending across the full width of the lot, the yard to have a depth of not less than ten feet.

B.

Side yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard, such yard to be open from the ground to the sky and not less than five feet in width.

C.

Rear yard. A rear yard when provided shall be a minimum of ten feet and open from the ground to the sky, extending across the full width of the lot. Garages, carports, swimming pools and accessory buildings may be permitted in a rear yard.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.050; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.050), 1984)

All residential and all commercial buildings in all districts shall not exceed two stories or 26 feet in all residential districts and 30 feet in all commercial districts.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.060; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.060), 1984)

Signs in all residential districts will be prohibited except for the sale of property of which there will be a maximum of two such signs with a maximum of nine square feet per lot. The sign is not to be placed within public rights-of-way.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.070; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.070), 1984)

In all residential zones, whether now existing or concurrently or hereafter enacted, the following parking space requirements shall apply:

A.

In all zones, there shall be at least two spaces for every dwelling unit.

B.

All required parking spaces shall be on the same parcel as the main building and shall be located to the rear of the front setback line.

C.

Provisions with respect to the location of garages or carports shall be as specifically required in this chapter.

D.

Each parking space shall be not less than nine feet in width and 20 feet in depth and shall be paved and, in all residential districts, shall be accessible with a minimum of 24 feet of unobstructed space provided for the maneuvering of vehicles.

E.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, parking spaces shall not be in tandem, and one space shall be within a garage or carport. The other shall be paved and may be covered or uncovered.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.080; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.080), 1984)

Swimming pools in all commercial and residential districts shall be fenced with a fence a minimum of five feet in height and with no opening to exceed nine inches in width. All gates to swimming pool areas shall be of the same specifications and self-closing and latching.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.090; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.090), 1984)

When a driveway is provided, it shall not be less than 12 feet in width and shall not be encumbered by any projection less than eight feet above the driveway. Driveways utilized for two-way traffic shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.100; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.100), 1984)

A.

Where dwellings are a part of or are over an accessory building or garage, the entire building shall be considered the main building and no portion of the building may be closer to any property line than is permitted for any other main building.

B.

When a garage or accessory building abuts and has garage doors opening onto an existing or proposed alley, the garage or accessory building shall be located not less than 24 feet from the side of the alley opposite the subject property.

C.

A detached garage or accessory building located more than 50 feet from the front property line may be located on the side property line and the rear property line, provided that it is built of one-hour fire-resistive construction and that all water drainage from the roof of the building shall be provided for on the premises of the subject lot. The garage or accessory building shall be three feet therefrom, and the eaves of the structure may project one foot into the yard.

D.

When a garage or an accessory building is detached from the main building, it shall be located a minimum of six feet therefrom and have a 24-foot turning radius in front of the entrance.

(Code 1985, § 17.36.110; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.18.110), 1984)